I agree with the Orthotist. I am an AFO patient+wear a Swedish birdcage on my left knee+ Swedish birdcage\Genu Recurvatum/hyperextension+ Lateral support brace on right, but hey man, your brace does not look Like custom fit at all. You need to go back to your Orthotist and tell him this isn’t right.👍
I'm an orthotist. The KAFO is supposed to be a custom device but doesn't fit you correctly, with knee joint centers off, and the ankle and foot section doesn't appear thought through, all of which impedes its function. It should be remade right, also in a color or pattern (transfer pattern) to your liking.
Lol yeah i wish but I stopped using it and went to a afo finally my leg is strong enuff only problem now is my knee hyperexstends when I walk is there anything to get to give the knee more resistance or control ? that seems to be my issue other wise been using a afo and a cane......
@@HandiCapableChannel I just watched the video of you walking with your carbon fiber (CF) AFO. It looks to me like it helps you clear your foot during "swing", when your foot advances forward before touching the floor. During stance though, it looks like your knee is going inwards (medially directed force, or valgus moment) and maybe back (HE or hyperextension force). I could tell better if the video was from the side. Of course I haven't watched a video of you walking with no AFO to compare so no doubt its an improvement. I wonder if you are tight at the calf and ankle? Anyhow there is likely a way to decrease the knee HE and maybe knee valgus, but with a custom AFO. Hard to say the exact approach without an evaluation. Looks like you have hip weakness too. Makes sense to use the cane. I'm sure it helps. BTW, the first KAFO you have you refered to as a carbon fiber KAFO. I believe it is actually plastic that has a transfer pattern applied to it while the plastic was hot to make it look like carbon. It has more robust metal hinges and uprights than your white KAFO, making it weigh more I think. It may use a stiffer version of plastic too. (Polypropylene vs copolymer polypropylene.)
Hey in another video saw it said you were in a motorcycle accident. I was also and have to use a KAFO on my right foot as well. I would love to get in touch and maybe inform one another on things or just have some1 to talk with.
You lack Range of Motion at your ankle and this places a hyperextension force on your knee. The brace must have been cast or molded for while you were swollen. The fit of this brace is Awful! Love your attitude toward it all though!
I wear KAFO'S also I like mine made with highly polished metal uprights n bands covered in leather w / leather straps w / silver metal buckles n learher knee pads w / leather straps w / silver metal buckles . What type of knee joint locks do your KAFO's have ? My KAFOS have to remade so I don't want drop locks again . How long have you been wearing KAFO'S for ? Can you walk ar all w/o your braces on ? I can but the braces provide with stability , pain control n support . How about you ? Im 72 how young are you ?
PS The ankle joints on my KAFO's are spring loaded They help me walk better n keep my feet pointing towards the ceiling when I'm sitting with feet elevated in a chair or in my power wheelchair. I have moderate to severe lumbar spinal stenosis .
Sorry to tell you but this brace does not seem to be for you. Did they take the cast when your leg was extremely swelling? Also, the knee joint axis are too low and way too much anterior.
मेरा पैर खराब है मैं इसी तरह से चलना चाहता हूं मेरे दिल में भी बहुत अरमान रहते मैं उन सब अरमानों को दबा कर रखता हूं मेरा पैर खराब ऐसा कर कैलिपर मुझे मिल जाए तो मैं चलने में समर्थ हो जाऊंगा
I agree with the Orthotist. I am an AFO patient+wear a Swedish birdcage on my left knee+ Swedish birdcage\Genu Recurvatum/hyperextension+ Lateral support brace on right, but hey man, your brace does not look Like custom fit at all. You need to go back to your Orthotist and tell him this isn’t right.👍
Much appreciated! I’ll be getting one myself in a couple weeks once insurance authorizes and it’s made
hope it goes well and your out of it soon as possible
I’ve worn my KAFO for 30 years, I actually buy 2 pair of shoes to fit my foot and one to fit with my KAFO. For me sketchers work the best
I'm an orthotist. The KAFO is supposed to be a custom device but doesn't fit you correctly, with knee joint centers off, and the ankle and foot section doesn't appear thought through, all of which impedes its function. It should be remade right, also in a color or pattern (transfer pattern) to your liking.
Lol yeah i wish but I stopped using it and went to a afo finally my leg is strong enuff only problem now is my knee hyperexstends when I walk is there anything to get to give the knee more resistance or control ? that seems to be my issue other wise been using a afo and a cane......
@@HandiCapableChannel I just watched the video of you walking with your carbon fiber (CF) AFO. It looks to me like it helps you clear your foot during "swing", when your foot advances forward before touching the floor. During stance though, it looks like your knee is going inwards (medially directed force, or valgus moment) and maybe back (HE or hyperextension force). I could tell better if the video was from the side. Of course I haven't watched a video of you walking with no AFO to compare so no doubt its an improvement. I wonder if you are tight at the calf and ankle? Anyhow there is likely a way to decrease the knee HE and maybe knee valgus, but with a custom AFO. Hard to say the exact approach without an evaluation. Looks like you have hip weakness too. Makes sense to use the cane. I'm sure it helps.
BTW, the first KAFO you have you refered to as a carbon fiber KAFO. I believe it is actually plastic that has a transfer pattern applied to it while the plastic was hot to make it look like carbon. It has more robust metal hinges and uprights than your white KAFO, making it weigh more I think. It may use a stiffer version of plastic too. (Polypropylene vs copolymer polypropylene.)
@@keithyoung3403 please give me your e mail id.i want to know more about for other patient.
@@HandiCapableChannel swedish cage it stops hyperextension (recurvatum)
Hey in another video saw it said you were in a motorcycle accident. I was also and have to use a KAFO on my right foot as well. I would love to get in touch and maybe inform one another on things or just have some1 to talk with.
Audio is quite low, video is helpful. Am ordering one now
Need lock to clamp where it loose when walk or unlock to seats
I'm jealous, I can't put my shoe on by myself
You lack Range of Motion at your ankle and this places a hyperextension force on your knee. The brace must have been cast or molded for while you were swollen. The fit of this brace is Awful! Love your attitude toward it all though!
I seriously need this exact type of kafo.. I'm paraplegic...pls which online store can I get it from?
Kaha se millega
I dont think the brace should be so wide I wear kafo on both legs and they are snug even before I tighten the
straps Why doesnt the knee lock???
The knee locks but for me I don't like to lock it it's to stiff for me I like it loose and idk why they made it so big but it works for me.
I wear KAFO'S also I like mine made with highly polished
metal uprights n bands covered in leather w / leather straps w / silver metal buckles n learher knee pads w / leather straps w / silver metal buckles . What type of knee joint locks do your KAFO's have ? My KAFOS have to remade so I don't want drop locks again . How long have you been wearing KAFO'S for ? Can you walk ar all w/o your braces on ? I can but the braces provide with stability , pain control n support . How about you ? Im 72 how young are you ?
Hii, I have a small question how we can get the measurements before buying to make sure that it fits?
When u go to a medical place for the fitting they do all that.
I CAN SEE USING IT LONG TIME HAS GIVEN U MUSCLE SHRINKAGE
Yeah afo is better sometimes u gotta go thru different sizes
@@HandiCapableChannel yes,i got muscle wastage in leg from it;;im looking for more ankle movement to keep muscle mass..
PS The ankle joints on my KAFO's are spring loaded They help me walk better n keep my feet pointing towards the ceiling when I'm sitting with feet elevated in a chair or in my power wheelchair. I have moderate to severe lumbar spinal stenosis .
Sorry to tell you but this brace does not seem to be for you. Did they take the cast when your leg was extremely swelling? Also, the knee joint axis are too low and way too much anterior.
Yeah that's why u gotta find a good company trial and error
Is any of your leg or foot numb?
Yeah my foot is numb
@@HandiCapableChannel do you find foot care an issue? I'm paraplegic and find looking after my feet a night mare.i have braces fir dropfoot
@@bensmith2731 yeah I do I keep a sock on my right foot I can't feel for pertection constantly looking after care
@@HandiCapableChannel I always have socks on because my feet are so deformed I can't wear shoes.
Real quick question for you. Do these kafo braces lock the knee from extending all the way
They can when u get fitted for one u gotta tell them what u want the function to be and they customize it to ur problem
Kafo
मेरा पैर खराब है मैं इसी तरह से चलना चाहता हूं मेरे दिल में भी बहुत अरमान रहते मैं उन सब अरमानों को दबा कर रखता हूं मेरा पैर खराब ऐसा कर कैलिपर मुझे मिल जाए तो मैं चलने में समर्थ हो जाऊंगा
आपको दिल्ली के सैंट स्टीफन अस्पताल में डॉ. मैथ्यू को दिखाना चाहिए. वहाँ आपको ऐसा कैलिपर भी कम कीमत पर मिल जाएगा.