Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the use of knee-ankle-foot orthoses (KAFOs) in adult patients with ambulatory impairment. The process of clinical evaluation, decision-making, and potential outcomes considered by a rehabilitation physician when deciding on prescription of a KAFO within a rehabilitation team setting is reviewed. Outcome measures must be well defined for both clinical prescription and research evaluation.

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