The patient in the videos below is 63 years old and at 37 years old, had a tumor removed from his spine and his neck. This affected muscles throughout his entire body.  His left arm and leg were involved the most.  Immediately he developed drop foot, which permanently positioned his foot in a downward position.  When he walked, even with an AFO (short leg brace) his knee was forced backwards.  The stresses and deformity of his knee made him very unstable.  After he saw Poliorthotist to have a new brace made to help his knee, he experienced immediate improvement. Shoe lifts were also required to improve balance due to the deformity in his left foot.

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After only one week of wearing a new KAFO designed from the Rotation Realignment System, he said “this is great! I see improvements and benefits and it helps me walk better.”

Through continued use of the KAFO, we anticipate he will have improved strength and stability.  Increased balance and posture could also result in improving his quality of life.  

 

 

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