Geriatric orthotic issue
Molly Pitcher C.P.O.
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Title:
Geriatric orthotic issue
Creator:
Molly Pitcher C.P.O.
Text:
Dear list, Is there a simple way to address transfers for elderly individuals
who need some knee stability during the transfer? I am talking about mostly
non-ambulatory individuals. Is there something between a Step-lock type of
KAFO that can be locked and unlocked in varying degrees of knee flexion vs a
drop lock KAFO where the individual would have to come to a full stand, lock
the kj, pivot, and then sit. Is there anything non-custom that is not fixed
in a permanent position as a fx orthosis would be. I am talking about AP
knee instability not ML.
Thank you for your replies. Molly Pitcher CPO
who need some knee stability during the transfer? I am talking about mostly
non-ambulatory individuals. Is there something between a Step-lock type of
KAFO that can be locked and unlocked in varying degrees of knee flexion vs a
drop lock KAFO where the individual would have to come to a full stand, lock
the kj, pivot, and then sit. Is there anything non-custom that is not fixed
in a permanent position as a fx orthosis would be. I am talking about AP
knee instability not ML.
Thank you for your replies. Molly Pitcher CPO
Citation
Molly Pitcher C.P.O., “Geriatric orthotic issue,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 18, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/217102.
