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KAFO Components and Mechanisms Explained by Sangeetha Gnaneswaran is a document available to read on EtoBox.
KAFOs provide support and control for the knee and ankle. They consist of components for the shoe, foundation, ankle control, knee control, and superstructure. KAFOs can include offset knee joints or drop ring locks to stabilize the knee during walking. Electronic knee controls are also available and allow some patients to walk who otherwise could not. Frontal plane control of genu valgum or varum can be achieved through shaped plastic calf shells. Thigh bands and weight bearing brims provide structural sta
- Author
- Sangeetha Gnaneswaran
- Language
- EN