Patient Criteria Sheet

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

Contraindications:

Total Loading > 275 pounds/125 k

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

Cautions:

Bilateral application for adults

Unable to Don / Doff KAFO independently

Unable to walk independently with conventional KAFO

Flail hip (rotary instability in swing)

Poor hip extensors (stumble recovery)

Impaired sensation / proprioception

 

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