HKAFO and THNAFO

Question 1

what does HKAFO do

Answer 1

provides control for lower extremity joints at and absolve the ankle
- can consist of a hip joint and pelvic band added to a KAFO

Question 2

hip joint in HKAFO

Answer 2

• typically metal hinge joint
• controls for abduction, adduction, and rotation
• controls for hip flexion when locked, typically with drop ring lock

Question 3

pelvic attachments in HKAFO

Answer 3

• leather-covered, metal pelvic band
• attaches the HKAFO to the pelvis between the greater torch and iliac crest
• adds to difficulty in donning and doffing
• adds weight and increase over all energy expenditure during ambulation

Question 4

what is THKAFO

Answer 4

• contains a trunk band added to a KHAFO

Question 5

Reciprocating gait orthosis

Answer 5

• utilizes plastic molded solid ankle orthoses with locked knees, plastic thigh shells, a hip joint with pelvic and trunk bands; its are connected by steel cables, which allow for reciprocal gait pattern
• when patient leans on the supporting hip, it forces it into extension which the opposite leg is pushes into flexion
• allows limb advancement

Question 6

Denis Bowne Splint

Answer 6

• a bar connecting two shoes that can swivel
• used for correction of pes equinovarus (club foot) or developmental hip dysplasia

Question 7

Prejka pillow

Answer 7

• keeps hips abducted
• used for hip dysplasia or other conditions with tight adductors in young children’s

Question 8

toronto hip abduction orthosis

Answer 8

abducts the hip
used in treatment of leg calve perches disease