Pp Recurvatum Knee Brace for Children

An orthosis for prevention of over stretching (recurvatum) of the knee for children with neurological disorders. For correction of mild over stretching is an AFO with plantar flexion stop is sufficient. One has to take into account that restricting plantar flexion affects heel strike. When over stretching exceeds 20 degrees, an AFO not support enough. In stead a knee brace is needed (with adults often a KAFO).