Custom
DAFO Tami2
Product Features
A custom-fabricated, articulated orthosis with straight or dorsi-assist Tamarack hinges. This two-part brace has a flexible polyethylene inner liner for comfortable foot alignment, combined with a plantarflexion block posterior upright.
Patient Presentation
Learn more about the common gait and foot presentation groups our orthotic solutions help manage. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or clinician, understanding these presentation groups is the first step in finding the right support for your child.
Sizing, Ordering & Fabrication for DAFO Tami2
Obtain a fiberglass cast or 3D scan of the patient's foot and ankle in the desired position of alignment.
Fill out a DAFO Tami2 order form, complete with desired brace angles.
Submit the order form along with casts or digital scans.
For any questions, call or email our Customer Support team.
Custom
DAFO Tami2
A plantarflexion block style with free dorsiflexion and strong medial/lateral control.
A two-pull brace style with supportive wraparound inner liner.
Tamarack hinge options include straight or dorsi-assist hinges.
Presentation-Driven Solutions
The DAFO Tami2 is designed to address several presentation issues, including:
Wraparound inner liner offers strong alignment control for pronated or supinated feet
Plantarflexion block to reduce toe walking and knee hyperextension
Tamarack hinges to allow full use of dorsiflexion, including dorsi-assist tamarack options
Strong medial/lateral support for steady ankle control
Common Questions about DAFO Tami2
The DAFO Tami2 is designed for patients who need medial/lateral stability to help control excess pronation or supination, who exhibit strong excess plantarflexion or knee hyperextension, or for patients who could most benefit from dorsi-assistance during swing phase.
The extended height of the DAFO Tami2 offers the same medial/lateral ankle control that a solid ankle brace would offer, but the hinged design allows for free dorsiflexion while blocking excess plantarflexion.
Whereas the DAFO 2 and DAFO 2 Softy use uprights for their hinges, offering additional medial/lateral strength and stability, the DAFO Tami2 offers several hinged tamarack joints, including straight or dorsi-assist, varying levels of durometer resistance, and different hinge sizes for pediatric, adult medium, and adult strong brace sizes. The DAFO Tami2 can also be fabricated using adjustable FC2 hinges at an additional charge.
Our DAFO Tami2 standardly comes with a flexible polyethylene inner liner. Our Softy foam molded inner liner is also available as an option for increased comfort and protection, and OP Flex is available for an additional charge. The DAFO Tami2 can also be ordered with no inner liner, for patients with a more stable foot position who could benefit from lightweight sagittal plane control.
The DAFO Tami2 is standardly fabricated with a diamond block for strong plantarflexion blocking. It can also be fabricated with an adjustable plantarflexion stop for an additional charge, or, if plantarflexion control is not necessary, this hinged brace can be fabricated in a free ankle style that allows for free dorsiflexion and plantarflexion while still offering more proximal medial/lateral stability and ankle control.