KAFO- Components and design Flashcards
1
Q
When is a KAFO indicated?
A
Control at the knee
varum/valgum
Recurvatum
quadriceps weakness 3-/5
2
Q
What would you incorporate in a KAFO for recurvatum control
A
PF stop
3 point system- corrective force at posterior knee
3
Q
How are bilateral KAFOs set?
A
Locked knee
Dorsiflexed ankles
Weight line posterior to hip to provide stability
lofstrand crutches to ambulate or crutches.
4
Q
Offset free motion knee joint
A
Used to control recurvatum
5
Q
Drop lock/ring lock indc
A
Good hand function. walks with locked knee.
6
Q
Bail lock
A
For decreased hand function.
Bilateral KAFOs
7
Q
Ischial ring on thigh section
A
axial resisting
Quad socket- resists rotation
Ischial containment- coronal plane control
8
Q
Stance control knee joints
A
Improves gait for those with good hip strength
- must have sufficient ankle ROM, and insignificant spasticity or tone in hip knee or ankle..
