US Patent 7,018,350

Snapstop is an adjustable plantar-flexion stop that lets you make on the spot changes — no more glues, screws or tools needed, you simply snap in the stop that delivers the exact sagittal alignment you want from either top or bottom.

SNAPstop and X-Tension Installed - Interior View

Product Highlights

General

Best adjustable posterior stop on the market in 6 key criteria:
- Cost- least expensive on the market
- Adjustability- largest range of motion
- Noise- extremely quite
- Durability- no reported failures in 15 years on the market
- Fabrication- simple encapsulation during vacuum forming
- Profile- lowest profile available
Largest impact surface of any adjustable stop
No tools needed for adjustment
Pediatric and Adult sizes
Angled bumper heads maintain full surface contact throughout adjustable range
Designed to work with X-tension
Limits shoe interference
Can be removed to allow plantarflexion for driving
Additional bumpers can be added to increase dorsiflexion while sleeping for an additional gastrocnemius/soleus stretch

Fabrication

Molding blank is designed to be cut through and is not reusable
Grinding down or cutting of the head of the brad nail makes it easier to remove after vacuum forming

Clinical

Allows for simple post-fabrication optimization of shank angle
Will not wear or compress, preserving the sagittal alignment over time and preventing functional regression
Encourages collaboration with referrals and confidence that you have attention to detail to optimize the performance and outcomes for your patient