ORTHOSES-KAFO KNEE JOINT (STRAIGHT-SET)
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SUMMARY
1. Allows flexion but prevents hyper-extension.
2. A drop-lock keeps the knee in extension throughout gait.
Fig: Straight-set knee with drop-lock
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
