Patient Criteria

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Indications:

Isolated quad weakness / absence

Unilateral leg paralysis / paresis

Increased stability for FR AFO candidates

Increased stability for offset knee KAFO wearers

Increased stability for free knee KAFO wearers

Increased stability for solid ankle / PF stop AFO wearers

 

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Contraindications:

Total loading > 275 pounds /125k

Significantly impaired cognition, balance, or motivation

Uncorrectable Genu Varum / Valgum > 10 degrees

Knee flexion contracture > 10 degrees

Biological knee joint > 5 degrees off line of progression in swing phase

 

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