ORTHOSES-KAFO KNEE LOCKS

SUMMARY

1. Ratchet lock.

2. Drop lock.

3. Bail lock: provides the easiest method of simultaneously unlocking the medial and lateral knee joints of a KAFO. Lifting up the bail posteriorly releases the knee joint to permit flexion, allowing the patient to sit down.

4. Dial lock: used to stabilize the knee in varying amounts of flexion, helping prevent progression of a flexion contracture or assisting with the gradual reduction of the contracture.

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.