KAFO with Shoe Insert
KAFO is supplied with long, directing mansets and a shoe insert. The mansets enable the correction of different alignments and different levels of malalignment. Fastened with either leather or velcro straps. The inner shoe is made of leather or plastic. The shoe insert enables the correction of length differences between lower extremities up to 6 cm. The KAFO can be made from aluminium, steel or fibre-materials. The knee joint can be made lockable. The ankle joint is chosen according to the patient, considering the muscular strength of the patient and possible problems with the ankle. Measurements are always taken using a negative cast.