KAFO knee joints suggestions

KAFO knee joints suggestions

Cheryl Lewis

9/1/2020

Hello All,

Thanks to everyone for responding. Almost everyone suggested the Becker 1002 (if locking required) or the 1008 posterior offset without a drop lock.

I plan to use the 1008 since, as recommended, the joint is not as visible under clothes when sitting down.

I was hoping to find some new design to try - it is kinda disappointing that we are still using the same single axis knee joint that we have used for 50+ years. We have come so far with stance control and prosthetics but the good old KAFO joint really hasn't changed much (other than central fab joints).

I guess tried and true is still the best but I thought I would ask!!

Thanks to all and Thanks to Paul for maintaining this get resource!
cheryl


Cheryl Lewis BSc(HK), CO(c)
Certified Orthotist
Owner, CK Ortho Inc
Ph 519-436-9670