Pediatric multi-axis foot and KO
Ted Trower
Description
Collection
Title:
Pediatric multi-axis foot and KO
Creator:
Ted Trower
Date:
11/5/2004
Text:
I have a six year old Trans-Tibial amputee I've fitted before using the
Tru-Per foot from College Park. I've not been entirely pleased with the
durability of the foot. I'm not aware of any other pediatric multi-axis
feet. Have I missed one?
Also, this child has a problem with hyperextension of the knee on the
ampuated limb. I've previously used a molded thigh lacer with single axis
side joints. To reduce compression atrophy and to encourage the use of the
quadriceps I'd like to try using a knee orthosis on the prosthesis rather
than the lacer. Does anyone have experience with a effective KO to control
genu recurvatum on a six year old?
Ted Trower C.P.O.
A-S-C Orthotics & Prosthetics
Jackson, MI
www.amputee.com
Tru-Per foot from College Park. I've not been entirely pleased with the
durability of the foot. I'm not aware of any other pediatric multi-axis
feet. Have I missed one?
Also, this child has a problem with hyperextension of the knee on the
ampuated limb. I've previously used a molded thigh lacer with single axis
side joints. To reduce compression atrophy and to encourage the use of the
quadriceps I'd like to try using a knee orthosis on the prosthesis rather
than the lacer. Does anyone have experience with a effective KO to control
genu recurvatum on a six year old?
Ted Trower C.P.O.
A-S-C Orthotics & Prosthetics
Jackson, MI
www.amputee.com
Citation
Ted Trower, “Pediatric multi-axis foot and KO,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 25, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/223933.
