Manual Lock Knees
Paul Meyer
Description
Collection
Title:
Manual Lock Knees
Creator:
Paul Meyer
Date:
12/1/2008
Text:
I have a transfemoral patient that is to under go an ankle arthrodesis in January on the sound limb. He currently wears a Total Knee. He desires a manual lock knee temporarily during the recovery process as he has to be non weight bearing for 4-6 months following the surgery and is concerned that the knee will give way at an inappropriate moment causing a fall or damage to the healing fusion.
I'm not a big fan of manual lock knees but in this case....
Question is what would your recomendation be for a manual lock knee preferably 4 bar/polycentric as he is a long transfemoral. Other strategies are welcome as well. Thanks for looking.
Paul Meyer, CPO
I'm not a big fan of manual lock knees but in this case....
Question is what would your recomendation be for a manual lock knee preferably 4 bar/polycentric as he is a long transfemoral. Other strategies are welcome as well. Thanks for looking.
Paul Meyer, CPO
Citation
Paul Meyer, “Manual Lock Knees,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 24, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/229893.
