Re: Arthrogryposis
Gunelson, Wendy
Description
Collection
Title:
Re: Arthrogryposis
Creator:
Gunelson, Wendy
Date:
8/11/2000
Text:
have you considered a joint from otto bock, such as an elbow joint or from
ots you may ned to do some modifying no matter which you get---or a
pediatric knee sleeve with the hinge taken out and applied to your poly pro.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: 1 plus 1 Orthotics [SMTP: <Email Address Redacted> ]
> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 1:05 PM
> To: <Email Address Redacted>
> Subject: Arthrogryposis
>
> Dear List
>
> A little girl - age one and a half months has been referred to me to
> make her a KAFO - The orthopedic doctor wants a joint at the knee
> (fixed ankle) that will enable an increase in extension with the hope of
> getting more range, and obviously prevent losing (by limiting the
> flexion ) what has been gained
>
> The child is so small ( approx 11c.m.) total length of KAFO that I
> don't know what to use for the joint.
>
> Any suggestions?
> Does anyone have any experience with Beckers Mondos joint?
>
> Thanks for your help
>
> Vivian Alexander CO
>
>
ots you may ned to do some modifying no matter which you get---or a
pediatric knee sleeve with the hinge taken out and applied to your poly pro.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: 1 plus 1 Orthotics [SMTP: <Email Address Redacted> ]
> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 1:05 PM
> To: <Email Address Redacted>
> Subject: Arthrogryposis
>
> Dear List
>
> A little girl - age one and a half months has been referred to me to
> make her a KAFO - The orthopedic doctor wants a joint at the knee
> (fixed ankle) that will enable an increase in extension with the hope of
> getting more range, and obviously prevent losing (by limiting the
> flexion ) what has been gained
>
> The child is so small ( approx 11c.m.) total length of KAFO that I
> don't know what to use for the joint.
>
> Any suggestions?
> Does anyone have any experience with Beckers Mondos joint?
>
> Thanks for your help
>
> Vivian Alexander CO
>
>
Citation
Gunelson, Wendy, “Re: Arthrogryposis,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/214309.
