Thursday, October 8, 2009

Genu ORTHOSIS




This is a design for severe valgus correction of children and adolescents.


Part 1

AFO


Part 2


Hinged Lateral Upright ( Medio lateral hinge-;Antero-postero Axis) To correct the varus slightly.


Part 3


Valgus correction leather strap with buckles


Part4


Proximal Thigh band in the lateral side


Application:



  1. Wear the AFO in the limb

  2. Strap all straps in the AFO

  3. Place the lateral upright laterally to the lower limb as shown in the picture as much as possible to contact with the proximal thigh band to the thigh area

  4. strap the Valgus correction strap at the 2' above the MTP line

  5. Strap the Proximal thigh band.


Advantage:


Tight the valgus strap upto the available correction mannually, and it can be adjust with the everyday use. The valgus deformity can be correctedwith the same orthosis . No need of Plaster casts and changing the serial splints.


Disadvantage:


No knee hinges