SAFO - Remote Ordering Service
The SAFO is a revolutionary product that works by supporting the front of the leg down to the top of the foot, helping to lift the foot during walking. Thousands of people suffer with drop foot every day after surviving a stroke or living with conditions such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth or Multiple Sclerosis. Here at Dorset Silicone, we have an award winning solution in the form of the Silicone Ankle Foot Orthosis (SAFO), which can free you from debilitating walking difficulties caused by drop foot.
Local Clinicians
We now have a portfolio of over thirty silicone clinical partners around the world that we supply silicone products to on a regular basis via the Remote Ordering Service. The process centres on the local clinician to meet with their patient and obtain all of the relevant information required for Dorset Orthopaedic to manufacture the product in the UK.
The Appointment
The appointment consists of selecting the desired colour or appropriate skin tone from our colour swatches, completing an order form with details such as measurements and photos alongside a cast or scan of the foot.
SAFO Scanning
We are pleased to announce that we can now receive patient scans in place of shell casts across our SAFO range. This cleaner, more efficient method improves the speed and accuracy in which the patient can receive their SAFO whilst also reducing lead times and carriage costs.
So, if you are within the UK, Europe or further afield such as existing partners in Australia, Dubai or the US, at the touch of a button our in-house 3D printing capabilities will further streamline the service and how we produce our life changing, bespoke, hand crafted devices to benefit all.
SAFO Casting
The traditional method involves using materials like plaster to capture the shape of the area to be treated. Once the mold is created, it's used to produce a tailored solution that aligns with the patient's needs. This method remains vital for creating high-quality, customised products. Check out the videos below for a step-by-step process.
SAFO Classic Casting Procedure
SAFO Sport Casting Procedure