HIP KNEE ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSES (HKAFO)

Knee-ankle-foot orthoses (KAFOs) are orthoses that encompass the knee and ankle joint and the whole foot or part of the foot, while Hip-knee-anklefoot orthoses (HKAFOs) are essentially KAFOs that extend across the hip joint, connecting to a pelvic band or, when more trunk stability is required, lumbar or thoracic spinal support.

With the same function of plastic KAFO integrated in this design allows the user to enjoy extra light weight orthoses which enables you to get more involved in extra –curricular activities and other sport. It is highly durable with sustainable mechanical impact, splash resistance. Go for this design if you are a working men/women.

INDICATIONS:

•  PARALYSIS OF EITHER ONE LEG OR BOTH WITH THE INVOLVEMENT OF HIP.

•  MUSCLE POWER OF HIP VARIES FROM 0-2 WITH KNEE AND ANKLE INVOLVED

•  CEREBRAL PALSY

•  DUSCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

•  SPINAL CORD INJURY LESION BELOW T9

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