- knee-ankle-foot orthosis
- (KAFO) any orthotic device for the lower limb that extends from above the knee to the ankle and foot.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
knee-ankle-foot orthosis
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hip-knee-ankle-foot orthosis — (HKAFO) any orthotic device for the lower limb that encloses the knee, ankle, and foot and extends to the hip, often being attached by means of a strap in the pelvic region; used for patients with paralysis of the lower limbs for whom walking is… … Medical dictionary
ankle-foot orthosis — (AFO) any orthotic device for the lower limb that encloses the ankle and foot and does not extend above the knee; often there is a cuff or other device in the region of the knee or upper calf to take weight off the limb … Medical dictionary
orthosis — An external orthopaedic appliance, as a brace or splint, that prevents or assists movement of the spine or the limbs. [G. o., a making straight] ankle foot o. an o. beginning at the toes, crossing the ankle, and terminating on the calf. cervical… … Medical dictionary
ischial weight-bearing orthosis — a hip knee ankle foot orthosis that transmits weight from the ischium to the ground; there is usually a large cuff in the ischial region to absorb weight and provide attachment for the upright bars; the knee and ankle may be either allowed… … Medical dictionary
Toronto Legg-Perthes orthosis — a type of knee ankle foot orthosis that treats or prevents deformities resulting from conditions such as Legg Calvй Perthes disease by holding the hips abducted at 45° while permitting hip flexion, knee flexion, and ambulation … Medical dictionary
reciprocating gait orthosis — (RGO) a type of hip knee ankle foot orthosis with links between the two hips so that a paralyzed person can walk step over step, usually with the aid of crutches … Medical dictionary
patellar tendon-bearing orthosis — an ankle foot orthosis designed to take weight off the heel and ankle by means of a cuff in the lower knee region and metal uprights to the shoe sole. Called also PTB o … Medical dictionary
KAFO — • knee ankle foot orthosis … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
KAFO — knee ankle foot orthosis * * * knee ankle foot orthosis … Medical dictionary
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