AFO: ankle-foot support in drop foot, CP, polio. KAFO: supports knee in quadriceps paralysis, SCI. Types: rigid, hinged, leaf-spring (AFO); locked, drop lock, offset (KAFO). Goals: prevent deformity, support gait. Complications: sores, stiffness.
Which of the following orthoses is most appropriate for a patient with drop foot due to common peroneal nerve palsy?
What is the primary biomechanical effect of a solid AFO?
Which type of KAFO allows for controlled knee flexion and extension?
What is a common complication associated with the use of lower limb orthoses?
Which orthosis is specifically designed to assist patients with crouch gait in cerebral palsy?
In which condition is a KAFO most commonly indicated?
What design feature distinguishes a ground reaction AFO from a solid AFO?
Which type of KAFO is designed to lock the knee in extension?
What is the primary goal of using an AFO?
In which scenario would a solid AFO NOT be appropriate?
