1
Q
what type of force system should be used in a KAFO?
A
a 3 point force system
2
Q
what is axial offloading used for?
A
a fracture that hasn’t healed.
not part of fracture management. loading helps a fracture heal
3
Q
where are the three point force systems for flexion control?
A
- gluteal crease
- suprapatellar
- infrapatellar
- distal calf, before the achilles
4
Q
where are the control forces for recurvatum
A
- inguinal crease
- above knee crease
- below knee crease
- above ankle crease, anterior
5
Q
what are the control forces for knee valgus control
A
- distal to GT
- medial condyle of the knee
- proximal to the lateral malleolus
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