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Upper Extremity

Spinal

Lower Extremity

KAFO,(Knee-ankle-foot-orthosis), Metal, Custom

Purpose of the Device

  • Provides variable control of the knee and ankle
  • Ankle motion may be fixed or adjustable
  • A manual lock may be added to the knee joint

Indications

  • Instability of knee and ankle
  • Paralysis
  • CVA
  • Knee replacement
  • Quad weakness

Common Additions

  • Range-of-motion knee joints
  • Varus/Valgus correction strap
  • Step lock knee joints
  • Offset knee joints
  • Full kneecap
  • Thigh lacer

Special Considerations

  • Will not control the hip joint

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