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LE Orthotics - Coggle Diagram
LE Orthotics
materials
Graphite
high energy storage
1-3 years life span
stainless steel
medium energy storage
indefinite life span
thermoplastics
polypropylene
high energy storage
1-3 years life span
ethyl vinyl acetate
polyethylene
cork/leather
low energy storage
9-12 month life span
Types
KAFO
Supports knee, ankle, and foot
Types
Locking
Conventional non-locking
Stance control
Indicated with <3/5 knee extension
AFO
Supports ankle and foot
Types
Solid
PLSO
Malleoli contained
Toe-off
Articulated
Basic
DF stop
PF stop
Metal upright
Good for pts with fluctuating edema
HKAFO
Supports hip, knee, ankle and foot
Prevents hip abduction, adduction, and rotation
RGO
Type of B HKAFO
KAFOs connected with interlocking cable system
Full hip extension needed
Extending weighted hip propels other forward
Fit
Temporary
short term
Contracture prevention
Functional/training
Practical applications
non-specific
less costly
healing
acute phase
definitive
Long term
Custom fit
Permanent change
More costly
Purpose
Improve mobility
Increase independence during transfers
Increase independence during ambulation
Stance phase
Genu recurvatum
KOs can be used to control hypermobility
Knee buckling
DF stop can be used to control anterior translation of the tibia during midstance to terminal stance
Swing phase
Toe drag (due to spasticity)
Solid AFO would assist in controlling spasticity
