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Purpose: The purpose of this study compare the several foot orthoses with non-wearing foot on hemiplegia. Many studies of hemiplegic orthoses are published. But compare with their orthoses is not enough, So we will find out of their merits and demerits. Method: We find out and compare the data of published book, journal, studies until now. Results: Merits of plastic AFO is supporting gait due to medial stability on hemiplegic patients. Orthoses support knee extension and hip extension, but hip joint is unstable because of hip flexion fixed position and knee hyper extension for stability. Anyway plastic AFO is most effective orthoses on hemiplegic patients. Anterior plastic AFO is more effective to korean patients because naked-foot gait life pattern in indoors. Additional effect is that Anterior plastic AFO stimulate foot base sensory. But, In weight bearing distribution, Posterior plastic AFO is more effective than anterior plastic. Conclusion: Most orthoses are effective on hemiplegic patients for foot drop. But, according to the type of orthoses, Merit and demerit are different. So the choice of the orthoses is very important issue.