extreme valgus knee
Mitchell Hirsch
Description
Collection
Title:
extreme valgus knee
Creator:
Mitchell Hirsch
Date:
11/14/2007
Text:
I have another challenging case w/extreme valgus at knee
53 year old male
active independent ambulator
I have used a molded Kafo in a neutral position statically and on weight bearing valgus angle kicks in
with the use of droplocks and ambulating with locked knee in full extension the orthosis works great in controlling the knee.
Once the patient ambulates free knee Kafo does minimal to control valgus angle
things tried already 1. custom Ystrap and achored around opposited knee joint
2. becker makes a condyle pad that is welded on to knee joint
3. placed varus angle of 5-7degree at knee
no success with either
patient will not wear kafo locked in full extension
Any suggestions feel free to help
Thank you,
Mitchell Hirsch CPO,LPO
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53 year old male
active independent ambulator
I have used a molded Kafo in a neutral position statically and on weight bearing valgus angle kicks in
with the use of droplocks and ambulating with locked knee in full extension the orthosis works great in controlling the knee.
Once the patient ambulates free knee Kafo does minimal to control valgus angle
things tried already 1. custom Ystrap and achored around opposited knee joint
2. becker makes a condyle pad that is welded on to knee joint
3. placed varus angle of 5-7degree at knee
no success with either
patient will not wear kafo locked in full extension
Any suggestions feel free to help
Thank you,
Mitchell Hirsch CPO,LPO
____________________________________________________________________________________
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Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how. <URL Redacted>
Citation
Mitchell Hirsch, “extreme valgus knee,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/228730.
