DAFO KAFO

DAFO KAFO

Product catalog summary
Key Features
The KAFO (Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis) integrates the fit and function of a DAFO (Dynamic Ankle Foot Orthosis) with an upper leg portion to provide enhanced knee stability. It is designed for patients requiring additional support beyond what a DAFO alone can offer.

Target Patients
  • Those needing medial/lateral knee support not achievable with a DAFO alone.
  • Patients with extreme knee hyperextension or flexion (crouching) that a DAFO cannot control.
  • Individuals with fragile bone conditions.
  • Patients with excess knee flexion due to muscle weakness, excluding contractures.

Customization and Options
  • Custom-fabricated from a cast with fully integrated padding.
  • Choice of knee joint: Becker Drop Lock or Becker Offset Free Motion.
  • Fully customizable with various hinge choices and additional features like knee pads and growth extension bars (additional cost).

Compatibility
The KAFO can be combined with any custom DAFO brace style, commonly paired with a solid-ankle DAFO Turbo, articulated PF-block DAFO 2, or PF-block DAFO 3, depending on the required functionality.
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Catalog excerpts

DAFO KAFO-1

DAFO KAFO Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis The KAFO combines the fit and function of a DAFO with a comfortable upper leg portion—providing effective support for patients in need of additional knee stability. Key Features Custom-fabricated from a cast Fully integrated padding Choice of knee joint includes either the Becker Drop Lock knee joint or the Becker Offset Free Motion knee joint Fully customizable a variety of alternate hinge choices and additional optimizations, like knee pads and growth extension bars are available (at additional cost). Combines with any custom DAFO brace style most commonly ordered with a solid-ankle DAFO Turbo, the articulated PFblock DAFO 2, or the PF-block DAFO 3, depending on desired functionality. Designed for patients who: •  Need medial/lateral support for a knee position that cannot be controlled by a DAFO alone. •  Exhibit extreme knee hyperextension or flexion (crouching) that cannot be controlled by a DAFO alone. •  Have fragile bone conditions. •  Have excess knee flexion due to muscle weakness, not because of contractures. Becker Offset Free Motion Knee Joint Becker Drop-Lock Knee Joint DAFO KAFO product sheet rev.01 (May 2014)

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