Knee Ankle Foot
Orthoses
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Locked KAFO with Otto Bock Knee Joints |
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A knee release attachment can be mounted on the outer/upper thigh for easy unlocking. |
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Laminated Solid Ankle/Locked Knee KAFO |
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Locked knee using a standard drop lock. |
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Laminated locked KAFO with E-Mag Control. |
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Electronic knee joint which locks with the use of a remote. Remote can be installed in a crutch handle. |
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NeuroMuscular Orthotics
specialises in the assessment, prescription and fitting of Knee Ankle Foot
Orthoses (KAFO). The design of our KAFO's is dependant on the functional
requirements of the client. A posterior thigh shell is always used to provide
hip/pelvic support but can be trimmed as required. The tibial section of the
KAFO can be a variety of configurations and ankle motion may or may not be
provided.
If a client requires a
locked KAFO, we exclusively use a knee joint which can be unlocked with the use
of a release mechanism at hip level. This feature maximises the safety of
the client as they progress from standing to sitting. As clients get older,
balance generally diminishes and we consequently don't want clients bending down
to release knee joints.
Click on the KAFO's above
to view a larger image. Contact us at NeuroMuscular Orthotics in Melbourne on
(03) 9543 4009 or (02) 9906 7777 in Sydney
for an appointment to review your KAFO design and determine if our designs are
appropriate for you.
