Arizona AFO

What Arizona AFO does

Arizona AFO is a U.S.-based medical device manufacturer specializing in custom-fabricated ankle foot orthoses (AFOs). Founded in 1994 by Ernesto Castro in Mesa, Arizona, the company designs and hand-crafts custom orthotic devices prescribed by podiatrists, orthotists, prosthetists, and certified pedorthists to treat conditions including posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD), foot drop, ankle instability, Charcot foot, ankle arthritis, and balance disorders in older adults. The company operates as a subsidiary within the Orthotic Holdings Inc. (OHI) corporate family, alongside Apex Foot Health, Langer Biomechanics, MDI, PedAlign, SafeStep, and The Orthotic Group. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees.

The product line spans roughly 20 SKU variants across three collections: Gauntlet (Arizona Brace® and its Tall, Extended, Unweighting, and Articulated variants, plus Arizona Balance Brace, Arizona Mezzo, AZ Sporty, AZ Breeze, and AZ Slim), Thermoplastic (Arizona Optima Brace, Split Upright, Thermoplastic and Thermoplastic-Articulated, Supra Malleolar Orthosis, and AZ Crow Walker), and Specialty (EC Neurowalker, Partial Foot, Partial Foot Walker, Closed Toe Walker, and Open Toe Walker), supplemented by casting kits, sample packs, and the OHI ProCAST digital scanning platform. Every device is custom-made by master technicians using medical-grade polypropylene shells, chromium-tanned leather, and medical-grade foam padding. Arizona AFO holds US Patents 6,155,997 and 6,443,919 covering the Arizona Brace platform, and the Arizona Balance Brace is clinically validated as the only AFO proven to reduce postural sway in older adults.

Revenue is generated through one-off custom-device orders reimbursed via Medicare and insurance L-codes (L-1940, L-1960, L-1970, L-2330, L-2820, L-3400, L-4631, L-5000). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, while sample packs are sold at $99 and credited toward first orders. Distribution is exclusively B2B through licensed practitioners in the United States and Canada, with no direct-to-patient sales channel. The company is privately held with no venture funding, no public listing, and no M&A activity disclosed, and operates from its Mesa, AZ headquarters and Canadian shipping operations in Markham, Ontario.

Name

Arizona AFO

Legal name

Arizona AFO, Inc.

Website

https://arizonaafo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arizona AFO is a Mesa, Arizona-based medical device manufacturer founded in 1994 that designs and hand-crafts custom ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) prescribed by podiatrists, orthotists, prosthetists, and pedorthists across the United States and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mesa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom AFO Device Sales: Arizona AFO manufactures and sells custom-fabricated ankle foot orthoses directly to podiatrists, orthotists, prosthetists, and foot health practitioners. Practitioners prescribe and fit the devices for their patients. Revenue is generated through device orders with Medicare and insurance reimbursement available through L-codes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arizona AFO manufactures custom ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) hand-crafted by master technicians using medical-grade polypropylene, leather, and foam materials. The company sells exclusively to healthcare practitioners (podiatrists, orthotists, prosthetists, and pedorthists) in the United States and Canada, who prescribe and fit the devices for their patients. Arizona AFO's product portfolio includes the patented Arizona Brace family, the clinically proven Arizona Balance Brace, thermoplastic AFOs, specialty Charcot and partial foot devices, and the OHI ProCAST 3D digital scanning platform.

Product overview

Arizona AFO is a custom ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of gold-standard, custom-fabricated orthotic devices. The product line is organized into three main collections: Gauntlet Collection (including Arizona Balance Brace, Arizona Brace and its variants Tall, Extended, Unweighting, Articulated, plus Arizona Mezzo, AZ Sporty, AZ Breeze, and AZ Slim), Thermoplastic Collection (including Arizona Optima Brace, Split Upright, Thermoplastic, Thermoplastic-Articulated, Supra Malleolar Orthosis, and AZ Crow Walker), and Specialty Collection (including EC Neurowalker, Partial Foot, Partial Foot Walker, Closed Toe Walker, and Open Toe Walker). Supporting products include Casting Kits and Sample Packs for various products. The company also offers OHI ProCAST, a proprietary 3D scanning platform for digital order placement. All products are custom-made, hand-crafted devices designed to treat conditions including posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, foot drop, Charcot foot, ankle arthritis, and fall prevention for seniors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arizona Balance Brace (ABB) The original balance brace and the only custom-made AFO clinically proven to reduce postural sway and increase postural stability. Designed to reduce the risk and incidence of falls in elderly and high-risk patient populations, typically prescribed bilaterally.
• Arizona Brace The original design and most popular Arizona AFO product, prescribed to stabilize the ankle, talocalcaneal, midtarsal, and subtalar joints. Features a polypropylene-reinforced foot and ankle with a metatarsal-length foot plate.
• Arizona Brace – Tall Tall version of the original Arizona Brace offering maximum control and stabilization with extended height for improved ankle support.
• Arizona Brace – Extended Extended version providing additional leverage for patients needing maximum control and stabilization, with a proximal polymer calf extension that improves patient comfort by eliminating pressure points.
• Arizona Brace – Unweighting Combines features of the Extended Arizona Brace but is outfitted in full leather; the closure extends to the top of the device to provide circumferential pressure all the way up the lower leg.
• Arizona Brace – Articulated Designed to stabilize the ankle while allowing ankle motion in the sagittal plane. Features a soft leather inner-shell lining for patient comfort.
• Arizona Mezzo The 'happy medium' between a UCBL and the Arizona Brace. Provides support for midfoot and hindfoot conditions requiring superior longitudinal arch support, with a low-profile design and soft leather lining for easy shoe fit and comfort.
• AZ Sporty Provides optimal support for patients requiring greater daily mobility. Lower-profile design for chronic ankle sprains, traumatic ankle injury, ankle arthritis, or medial/lateral ankle laxity.
• AZ Breeze Lightweight, hypo-allergenic, and moisture-wicking alternative to the Arizona Brace. Machine washable with synthetic material covering; indicated for patients with leather allergies or moisture-prone lifestyles.
• AZ Slim Flexible, custom-made gauntlet-style AFO for support and stabilization of the talocalcaneal, midtarsal, and subtalar joints. Available in 5 inch and 9 inch heights; all-leather gauntlet with no plastic inner shell.
• Arizona Optima Brace Thermoplastic, custom-articulated AFO with anatomic ankle axis hinge placements enabling unrestricted sagittal ankle motion. Fully-adjustable closure system with low-profile design for easy shoe fitting.
• Split Upright Features an integrated one-piece calf design and footplate. A three-point pressure control system provides maximum support for controlling abnormal motion in the transverse and frontal planes.
• Thermoplastic AFO AFO that supports, assists, and controls the joints in the foot and ankle using thinner plastic and reduced distal footplate length. Available in Posterior Leaf Spring (PLS), Semi-Solid, or Solid Ankle designs.
• Thermoplastic – Articulated Helps manage abnormal motion or severe pronation in transverse and frontal planes. Stabilizes the ankle area while reducing forefoot abduction or adduction, available with Free Motion or Dorsi-Assist ankle joints.
• Supra Malleolar Orthosis (SMO) Supports patients with foot and ankle pathology not controlled with conventional foot orthoses. Made of polypropylene shell for enhanced durability, with a lower leg strap available.
• AZ Crow Walker Charcot Resistant Orthotic Walker (CROW) is a weight-relieving AFO. The rocker bottom and custom-molded insert minimize force through the foot and encourage healing.
• EC Neurowalker Incorporates the Arizona Unweighting AFO with a custom-molded shoe. Used for Charcot foot and ankle, post fractures, neuropathic conditions, and severe ankle instability.
• Partial Foot Combines an Arizona Brace with a partial foot filler. The filler portion fits inside a shoe built inside the device, covered in leather, and is designed to fit into a shoe with a carbon footplate.
• Partial Foot Walker Features high-quality leather, a removable custom-molded orthotic, and a carbon graphite footplate with a rubber sole. The preferred choice for trans-metatarsal amputation treatment.
• Closed Toe Walker Combination of Arizona and Tall Arizona Brace styles plus a custom-molded shoe. Features a custom-molded, multi-density removable insole.
• Open Toe Walker Ideal for patients suffering foot drop or arthritic abnormalities. Marries a custom-molded sandal with an Extended Arizona Brace.
• Casting Kits Complete casting kits for producing exceptional casts for custom AFOs. Includes casting board, STS casting socks, cutting strip, letter opener, instructional card, indelible ink pencil, plastic tubing, protective plastic bags, scissors, foam, and Nexcare Soft Cloth Tape.
• OHI ProCAST Cloud-based 3D foot scanning technology that provides a simple, reliable way to scan and order custom devices. Built to connect directly with Arizona AFO and sister brands, allowing access to patient scans and orders across multiple devices and locations.
• Arizona Balance Brace Sample Pack Sample pack containing the Arizona Balance Brace sample, CDC Fact Sheet, and Baylor Study Paper, provided to practitioners as an introductory offering.
• Arizona Optima Brace Sample Pack Sample pack containing the Arizona Optima Brace Sample, Arizona Optima Brace Flyer, and 3 Arizona AFO Thermoplastic Order Forms.
• Arizona Mezzo Sample Pack Sample pack containing the Arizona Mezzo Sample, Arizona Mezzo Sell Sheet, and 3 Gauntlet AFO Order Forms; priced at $99 and credited in full upon first or next order.

Quantifiable outcome

• Arizona Balance Brace shown to reduce postural sway and increase postural stability in older adults (Gerontology study, November 2018)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Orthotic Holdings Inc. (OHI)coreOthersArizona AFO is part of the Orthotic Holdings Inc. (OHI) family of brands, alongside Apex Foot Health, Langer Biomechanics, MDI, PedAlign, SafeStep, and The Orthotic Group. OHI provides shared technology (OHI ProCAST), resources, and operational support across its portfolio of orthotic brands. Arizona AFO benefits from OHI's infrastructure while maintaining its brand identity and specialized focus on custom AFOs.
• Apex Foot HealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationPart of the OHI family of brands, Apex Foot Health works with OHI ProCAST technology shared across brands, enabling practitioners to order different custom orthoses including foot orthotics, diabetic inserts, and AFOs through the same platform.
• Langer BiomechanicscoreTechnology or IntegrationPart of the OHI family of brands, Langer Biomechanics is integrated with OHI ProCAST technology for streamlined ordering of custom orthotic devices across the brand portfolio.
• PedAligncoreTechnology or IntegrationPart of the OHI family of brands, PedAlign shares OHI ProCAST technology platform with Arizona AFO for integrated custom orthotic ordering solutions.
• SafeStepcoreTechnology or IntegrationPart of the OHI family of brands, SafeStep is integrated with OHI ProCAST technology platform shared with Arizona AFO for practitioner convenience.
• The Orthotic GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationPart of the OHI family of brands, The Orthotic Group shares OHI ProCAST technology with Arizona AFO for streamlined ordering across the OHI brand ecosystem.
• Roomy SocksminorOthersPart of the OHI family of brands. Roomy Socks specializes in specialty socks that may be recommended for use with orthotic devices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hanger Clinic (Hanger, Inc.): Largest U.S. operator of orthotic and prosthetic patient-care clinics, providing custom AFOs and lower-extremity orthoses through its national network. Broad incumbent competing with Arizona AFO at the prescribing/fabrication interface.
• Össur: Global orthotics and prosthetics manufacturer offering off-the-shelf and custom AFOs, including Unloader-type braces. Overlaps with Arizona AFO in custom AFO solutions for foot drop, PTTD, and ankle instability.
• Breg, Inc. U.S. orthopedic bracing company offering a range of ankle and foot orthoses, walkers, and custom bracing solutions distributed through O&P and podiatry channels similar to Arizona AFO's.
• Ottobock: Global orthotics and prosthetics leader with custom and prefabricated AFOs sold through O&P clinicians. Competitor for custom AFO prescriptions, particularly in complex lower-extremity cases.
• DJO / Enovis: Large orthopedic device company with bracing, foot/ankle, and rehabilitation product portfolios (including legacy DonJoy and Aircast brands), competing for podiatry and O&P prescribing decisions.

Direct peers

• Becker Orthopedic: Manufacturer of custom and prefabricated lower-extremity orthoses including AFOs, competing in the same custom-fabricated AFO category served by Arizona AFO's podiatrist and orthotist customers.
• Allard USA: Specialty orthotic manufacturer focused on custom and dynamic lower-extremity braces, with overlap to Arizona AFO in carbon-fiber and custom AFO solutions for foot drop and instability.
• Surestep: Custom AFO and SMO manufacturer serving pediatric and adult populations through orthotists, overlapping with Arizona AFO's SMO and pediatric-style AFO offerings.
• Trulife: Orthotics and prosthetics manufacturer offering custom AFOs and lower-limb orthoses through O&P and podiatry channels, comparable in go-to-market and product category to Arizona AFO.

Emerging players

• Footmaxx: Custom foot orthotics and metrology-based scanning provider for podiatry practices, with adjacency to Arizona AFO in digital foot scanning workflows and custom orthotic dispensing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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