LE Orthotics --> part 2 (3) Flashcards
1
Q
reciprocal-gait orthosis
A
RGO
2
Q
RGO is similar to
A
conventional HKAFO
3
Q
the RGO has
A
locked knees
rigid pelvis band covering gluteal and sacral areas
4
Q
what may the RGO have
A
thoraco-lumbo-sacral orthosis (TLSO) for more support
5
Q
how is the RGO connected to each hip joint
A
1 or 2 cables
6
Q
what do the cables of the RGO allow
A
coupling mechanisms of the hips
7
Q
what happens when one left advances in the RGO
A
the tension of the cable causes the contra lateral limb to do the opposite
8
Q
variations of RGO
A
RGO II has fxnal electric stimulation
very expensive
