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The IM ABLE 2 Study: Long-Term Outcomes to Advance Care for Warriors and Veterans Using Advanced Ankle-Foot Orthoses

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Dr. Carey, Dr. Jason Highsmith and team were awarded the Fiscal Year 2024 Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program Clinical Trial Award - Research Level 1 for a project titled, “The IM ABLE 2 Study: Long-Term Outcomes to Advance Care for Warriors and Veterans Using Advanced Ankle-Foot Orthoses.”  The project evaluates standard and advanced energy-storing ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) in patients with limb salvage or impaired limb function to determine which designs improve comfort, reduce pain, and enhance mobility. This multicenter study will provide clinicians with evidence to guide AFO optimization and whole-person performance.