dynamic extension assist knee joint
Algonquin Orthopaedics
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Title:
dynamic extension assist knee joint
Creator:
Algonquin Orthopaedics
Date:
4/27/2006
Text:
HI Everyone
I am currently building a pair of knee extension orthoses for a 15yr old
boy who has knee flexion contractures of ~15-20 degrees. He spends a fair
amount of time in w/c and the dr has asked for turnbuckle orthoses which I
don't want to make. In the past I've purchased a knee joint which had a
spring in the joint much like a Klenzak AFO to cause extension. I'm looking
for something like this. According to the parents, with long, slow
extension his knees will extend almost to neutral so I don't want to lock
him with these dr suggested turnbuckle KOs.
Has anyone seen this type of joint lately? If so, please let me know where
you have. This boy is being cast in 3 days and I need some info!
TIA
Cameron Renwick, C.O.(c)
Algonquin Orthopaedics
Huntsville, ON
www.orthotics.ca
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I am currently building a pair of knee extension orthoses for a 15yr old
boy who has knee flexion contractures of ~15-20 degrees. He spends a fair
amount of time in w/c and the dr has asked for turnbuckle orthoses which I
don't want to make. In the past I've purchased a knee joint which had a
spring in the joint much like a Klenzak AFO to cause extension. I'm looking
for something like this. According to the parents, with long, slow
extension his knees will extend almost to neutral so I don't want to lock
him with these dr suggested turnbuckle KOs.
Has anyone seen this type of joint lately? If so, please let me know where
you have. This boy is being cast in 3 days and I need some info!
TIA
Cameron Renwick, C.O.(c)
Algonquin Orthopaedics
Huntsville, ON
www.orthotics.ca
/
O///
/_\
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***In accordance with Algonquin Orthopaedic's Privacy Policy this message
and any included attachments are intended for use only by the individual to
whom it is specifically addressed and should not be read by or delivered to
any other person. Such material may contain privileged or confidential
information. If you have received this communication in error, please
notify us immediately at
(705)-787-0797 We thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance.***
Citation
Algonquin Orthopaedics, “dynamic extension assist knee joint,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/226612.
