Effectiveness of an Articulated Knee Hyperextension Orthosis in Genu Recurvatum

Genu Recurvatum is a deformity of knee joint that tends to push it backwards by excessive extension in tibio-femoral joints. This poses a significant challenge because of technical difficulties and a high incidence of recurrence. This report describes a 63 years old male diagnosed as post-polio resi...

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Published in:Online journal of health & allied sciences : OJHAS 2014-08, Vol.13 (2)
Main Authors: Rahul ASRM, Mohanty RK, Tharion G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
articulated gait
Gait
Genu Recurvatum
Hyperextension
Orthosis
Polio
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Summary:Genu Recurvatum is a deformity of knee joint that tends to push it backwards by excessive extension in tibio-femoral joints. This poses a significant challenge because of technical difficulties and a high incidence of recurrence. This report describes a 63 years old male diagnosed as post-polio residual paralysis who showed excessive genu recurvatum of his left knee during long standing and walking. An Articulated Knee Hyperextension Orthosis (KAFO) was tried to check its effectiveness in terms of gait and energy expenditure.
ISSN:0972-5997