Week 4- Moore Flashcards
1
Q
What are the trimlines for the FRAFO?
A
Tibial Tubercle
Distal to Mid patella (Atlas)
2
Q
What are the other issues for higher trimlines?
A
Knee ML instability
Knee AP instability
Knee hyperextension
3
Q
What is not affected by the height of the AFO?
A
Moment, because the distance remains the same
4
Q
What is affected by the height of the trimline?
A
Proximal retibial pressure
5
Q
What are the challenges of higher trimlines?
A
Bulk/cosmesis
Patella pressure
6
Q
What are the advantages of the articulated FRAFO?
A
Dial in alignment
No limitation on gait
7
Q
What are the disadvantages of the articulated FRAFO?
A
Bulk Weight Cosmetics Complicated fabrication Can't be greater than 15 degrees
