A knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) is an externally applied orthopedic appliance which encompasses the foot, ankle, lower leg, knee and thigh. The KAFO provides the features of an AFO but in addition provides protection, correction and support of the knee joint. KAFOs are commonly used to treat symptoms due to spina bifida, cerebral palsy, paraplegia, polio, trauma or muscular dystrophy. KAFOs with a knee lock are generally used to keep the knee from bending when there is a loss of or weakness of the muscles(quadriceps) that straighten the knee. When there is adequate strength and only support of the ligaments is needed as in sports injury, the lock and foot section are not needed.
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We bought the KAFO more than 2 months ago. We tried using it unsuccessfully at PT several times. Today we were at an orthotics place and learned the one we purchased was for a right leg and my husband needed one for the LEFT leg. When ordering, there was no option for left or right, so I assumed it was not only adjustable but would work on either leg.
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