Poorly Fit Ankle Brace
This is the original ankle brace. My first brace was made prior to surgery so it fit nicely. My second brace was fit after surgery which caused blisters, instability, and a loose fit after swelling went down. The brace did not tighten around my calf so I was allowed wiggle room which lead to over extension and attempts to over-compensate with the strap, causing blisters.
Reverse-Fabrication
1. Decrease pressure and blisters made on shin and tighten calf component by removing excess foam.
2. Remove padding that overlaps strap cause painful indents.
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Reverse-Fabrication
1. Remove pads from joints to seperate top from bottom
2. heat component and tighten top opening.
3. Attach top to bottom and reduce range of motion.
Post Modification: Brace was tighter and pain decreased
Insurance company: not pleased