Contoured medial joint, straight lateral joint, Swiss lock with flexion adjustment

Feb 26, 2025 · A Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (KAFO) is a custom-fitted leg brace to support the knee, ankle, and foot. It stabilizes joints, assists weak muscles, and helps with safe movement. Extending from above the knee to the foot, a KAFO improves mobility, posture, and body alignment while enhancing independence and confidence.

There are two types of jointed KAFOs: non-weight bearing and weight-bearing. Both of these orthoses can have a rigid or semi-flexible ankle. Non-weight bearing KAFOs are used for knee instability when the knee moves into flexion, hyperextension, varus or valgus. [1]

A Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (KAFO) is a type of orthosis used in neurorehabilitation to address knee and ankle control challenges. It provides maximum control at the knee and ankle joints, offering stability and assistance with hip extension in stance.

May 11, 2023 · A KAFO or knee-ankle-foot orthosis is a specially molded plastic shell with metal uprights and knee joints designed to provide corrective and supportive functions to the ankle, foot, and knee areas. It can improve posture, body alignment, mobility, and bone and muscle strength.

From the unique C-Brace to the innovative E-MAG Active or secure FreeWalk, our leading KAFOs help get your patients moving at the speed of life. You will also find our lightweight Unilateral joints for either single or double-upright configuration, and the Aqualine joint system to give patients added security in water.

Browse this brochure for an overview of convenient education options and advanced KAFO technology, all supported by more than 5,000 employees around the world, and a company that has dedicated more than 90 years to the orthotic and prosthetic industry.

Orlando® KAFO Pre-assembled Femoral Fx Orthosis Pre-fabricated and pre-assembled for many full leg orthopaedic indications. Especially useful for distal femoral or proximal tibial fractures or hemiplegic patients following CVA. Narrow M-L, longer A-P thigh design for more anatomical fit.

What is a KAFO? KAFO’s or ‘Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses’ are full leg splints. They are prescribed for a number of reasons, these include: To provide support to weakened or weakening joints and muscles. To realign some or all of the joints in the leg. To prevent movement which is unhelpful or painful. To provide protection. How are they made?

A Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis is a long-leg orthosis that spans the entire leg in an effort to stabilize the joints and assist the muscles of the leg. While there are several common indications for such an Orthosis , muscle weakness and paralysis of the leg are the ones most frequently identified.