Orthotics

T he integrated KAFO system was designed to give the orthotist maximum prescription-
filling capability from a minimum inventory of interconnecting modular components.

KAFO is a completely modular system for lower extremity orthoses. The Drop Lock Knee
Joints are made of the highest quality stainless steel. With the Drop Lock Ring raised and
the joint flexed, there are no sharp angles nor jutting extension stops to snag or cut clothing.
The Hosmer Ankle Joints, carefully engineered for maximum strength and durability, are
available as Dorsiflexion Assist, Free/Limited Motion, and Double Action with or without
pins. The Side Bars are secured into channels for a stronger joint construction and to help
prevent breakage when being bent. There are three stirrup systems; the Standard Shoe,
the molded UCBL Shoe Insert and the Caliper. All stirrups are made of heat treated stainless
steel.

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 Orthotics
Aluminum Bands ........................................................................................................................................... H192
Ankle Joint Component Parts ....................................................................................................................... H195
Caliper Stirrup Heads .................................................................................................................................... H198
Dorsiflexion Assist Ankle Joints...................................................................................................................H194
Double Action Ankle Joints ........................................................................................................................... H195
Double Action Ankle Joints w/ Pins ............................................................................................................. H195
Drop Lock Knee Joints ................................................................................................................................... H193
Foot Plate ......................................................................................................................................................... H198
Free/Limited Motion Ankle Joints ................................................................................................................H194
Insert Stirrups ................................................................................................................................................ H197
KAFO System .................................................................................................................................................. H191
Knee Joint Component Parts ........................................................................................................................ H193
Post-Op Total Hip Orthotic Joint ...................................................................................................................H200
Side Bar Drill Jig ............................................................................................................................................ H199
Standard Stirrups ........................................................................................................................................... H196
Torsion Orthosis ..............................................................................................................................................H201
UC-BL Shoe Insert ......................................................................................................................................... H199
Upper and Lower Side Bars ........................................................................................................................... H192

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 KAFO System
KAFO System
• KAFO (Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis) modular components provide maximum flexibility
• Components are easily assembled into a custom orthosis
• Provides both light and heavy duty side bars, knee joints, stirrups, and ankle joints

To Order: Each long leg orthosis requires two knee joints, four side bars, and two ankle joints with matching stirrups
to make a complete system. Each short leg orthosis (AFO) requires two straight side bars, and two ankle joints with
matching stirrups. Usual selection of knee and ankle joints is straight for the lateral side and contoured for the
medial side. See following pages for ordering information.

KAFO Ordering Diagram

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 Orthotic Components
Aluminum Bands
• Precut aluminum available as follows

A. 72023 Aluminum Calf Band, 1-1/2" x 3/32” x 12”

(3.8cm x .24cm x 30.5cm)
B. 72020 Aluminum Thigh Band, 1-1/2" x 3/32” x 16”
(3.8cm x .24cm x 30.5cm)
C. 72021 Aluminum Contoured Northwestern Gluteal Support Band,
2" x 3/32” x 16” (5.1cm x .24cm x 40.6cm)
A

Upper and Lower Side Bars

• Available in two widths and two thicknesses
• Strong, lightweight aluminum side bars with rounded edges are available
A
in straight or offset versions
• Drilled and tapped at one end to simplify fitting
• No grinding is required, bars are press-fit into the corresponding knee
or ankle channels and secured with flat head screws
B

A. 72048 Straight Side Bar,

5/8" x 3/16” x 17” (1.6cm x .48cm x 43.2cm)
72046 Straight Side Bar,
3/4" x 1/4” x 17” (1.9cm x .64cm x 43.2cm)
B. 72049 Offset Side Bar,
5/8" x 3/16” x 17” (1.6cm x .48cm x 43.2cm)
72047 Offset Side Bar,
3/4" x 1/4” x 17” (1.9cm x 64cm x 43.2cm)

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 Drop Lock Knee Joints
Drop Lock Knee Joints
• Straight and contoured
• Will accept multiple combinations of 5/8” and 3/4” side bars above
and below the knee
• Side bars are press-fit and secured in corresponding channels with
screws that are supplied with the knee joints

Straight Knee Joints with Drop Lock

• Specify both medial and lateral part numbers

Right Leg Left Leg

Channel Size Lateral Medial Medial Lateral
5/8” Upper and Lower 71306 71307 71306 71307
3/4” Upper and 5/8” Lower 71309 71308 71309 71308
3/4” Upper and Lower 71302 71303 71302 71303

Contoured Knee Joints with Drop Lock

• Specify both medial and lateral part numbers

Right Leg Left Leg

Channel Size Lateral Medial Medial Lateral
5/8” Upper and Lower 71304 71305 71304 71305
3/4” Upper and 5/8” Lower 71311 71310 71311 71310
3/4” Upper and Lower 71300 71301 71300 71301

Use in pairs, specify both medial and lateral part numbers. Usual
selection of knee joints is contoured-medial and straight-lateral. Metric
conversions: 3/4" (1.9cm) and 5/8" (1.6cm)

NOTE: These are not intended for use as articulating joints.

Knee Joint Component Parts

A A. 72016 Drop Ring
B. 72018 Joint Screw, 1/4-28 Thread
C. 72017 Bearing Nut, 1/4-28 Thread
B D. 72043 Flat Head Screw, 10/32" x 3/8” (.8cm x .95cm)
for 5/8" x 3/16” (1.6cm x .48cm) Side-Bar
E. 72019 Flat Head Screw, 10/32" x 1/2” (.8cm x 1.3cm)
C for 3/4" x 1/4” (2cm x .64cm) Side-Bar
D

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 Ankle Joints
Dorsiflexion Assist Ankle Joints
• Straight and contoured
• 5/8” (1.6cm) or 3/4” (1.9cm) channels
• Side bars are press-fit and secured in corresponding channels with screws
that are supplied with the ankle joints

Straight Ankle Joint

Right Leg Left Leg
Channel Size Lateral Medial Medial Lateral

5/8” (1.6cm) 71214 71215 71214 71215

3/4” (1.9cm) 71211 71210 71211 71210

Contoured Ankle Joint

Right Leg Left Leg
Channel Size Lateral Medial Medial Lateral

5/8” (1.6cm) 71212 71213 71212 71213

3/4” (1.9cm) 71208 71209 71208 71209

NOTE: General use is contoured-medial and straight-lateral.

Free/Limited Motion Ankle Joints

• Straight and contoured
• 5/8” (1.6cm) or 3/4” (1.9cm) channels
• Side bars are press-fit and secured in corresponding channels
with screws that are supplied with the ankle joints
Straight Ankle Joint
A. 71207 Free/Limited Motion, Straight, 5/8” (1.6cm)
B 71205 Free/Limited Motion, Straight, 3/4” (1.9cm)

A Contoured Ankle Joint

B. 71206 Free/Limited Motion, Contoured, 5/8”, (1.6cm)
71203 Free/Limited Motion, Contoured, 3/4” (1.9cm)

NOTE: General use is contoured-medial and straight-lateral.

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 Ankle Joints
Double Action Ankle Joints
• Straight and contoured
• 5/8” (1.6cm) or 3/4” (1.9cm) channels
• Side bars are press-fit and secured in corresponding channels with screws
that are supplied w/ the ankle joints
Straight Ankle Joint
A. 71204 Double Action, Straight, 5/8” (1.6cm)
71201 Double Action, Straight, 3/4” (1.9cm)
B

Contoured Ankle Joint

A
B. 71202 Double Action, Contoured, 5/8” (1.6cm)
71200 Double Action, Contoured, 3/4” (1.9cm)

NOTE: General use is contoured-medial and straight-lateral.

Double Action Ankle Joints with Pins

• Straight and contoured
• 5/8” (1.6cm) or 3/4” (1.9cm) channels
• Side bars are press-fit and secured in corresponding channels with screws
that are supplied w/ the ankle joints
• For situations where a positive adjustment of dorsiflexion or plantarflexion
is required
Straight Ankle Joint
71313 Double Action, Straight, 5/8” (1.6cm)
71314 Double Action, Straight, 3/4” (1.9cm)

Contoured Ankle Joint

71315 Double Action, Contoured, 5/8” (1.6cm)
71316 Double Action, Contoured, 3/4” (1.9cm)

NOTE: General use is contoured-medial and straight-lateral.

Ankle Joint Component Parts

A
A. 72082 Joint Screw
B
B. 72057 Bearing Nut
C C. 72056 Set Screw for Dorsiflexion or Double Action
D Ankle Joints
E
D. 72054 Ankle Joint Ball
G E. 72055 Spring, For Dorsiflexion Ankle Joint
F
F. 72062 Spring, For Double Action Ankle Joint
G. 72061 Double Action Pin w/“O” Ring
I H H. 72058 Allen Wrench, 1/8”
I. 72043 Flat Head Screw, 10/32" x 3/8” (.8cm x .95cm),
J for 5/8" x 3/16” (1.6cm x .48cm) Side-Bar
J. 72019 Flat Head Screw, 10/32" x 1/2” (.8cm x 1.3cm),
for 3/4" x 1/4” (2cm x .64cm) Side-Bar

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 Stirrup Systems
Standard Stirrups
• For KAFO ankle joint requirements
• Wide tongues for easier riveting
• Lightweight, high-strength, 1/8” (.3cm) thick,
heat treated stainless steel

Example of Standard Shoe Stirrup

Dorsiflexion Stirrup
71169 Dorsiflexion Stirrup, 7-1/2” (19cm) Long
71170 Dorsiflexion Stirrup, 8” (20.3cm) Long
71171 Dorsiflexion Stirrup, 8”-1/2” (21.6cm) Long
71172 Dorsiflexion Stirrup, 9" (22.9cm) Long
71173 Dorsiflexion Stirrup, 9-1/2” (24cm) Long
71174 Dorsiflexion Stirrup, 10” (25.4cm) Long

Free Motion Stirrup

71181 Free Motion Stirrup, 7-1/2” (19cm) Long
71182 Free Motion Stirrup, 8” (20.3cm) Long
71183 Free Motion Stirrup, 8-1/2” (21.6cm) Long
71184 Free Motion Stirrup, 9” (22.9cm) Long
71185 Free Motion Stirrup, 9-1/2” (24cm) Long
71186 Free Motion Stirrup, 10” (25.4cm) Long

Double Action Stirrup

71175 Double Action Stirrup, 7-1/2” (19cm) Long
71176 Double Action Stirrup, 8” (20.3cm) Long
71177 Double Action Stirrup, 8-1/2” (21.6cm) Long
71178 Double Action Stirrup, 9” (22.9cm) Long
71179 Double Action Stirrup, 9-1/2” (24cm) Long
71180 Double Action Stirrup, 10” (25.4cm) Long

Limited Action Stirrup

71187 Limited Action Stirrup, 7-1/2” (19cm) Long
71188 Limited Action Stirrup, 8” (20.3cm) Long
71189 Limited Action Stirrup, 8-1/2” (21.6cm) Long
71190 Limited Action Stirrup, 9” (22.9cm) Long
71191 Limited Action Stirrup, 9-1/2” (24cm) Long
71192 Limited Action Stirrup, 10” (25.4cm) Long

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 Stirrup Systems
Insert Stirrups
• Hole locations in the Insert Stirrups are pre-punched to facilitate riveting

Right Side Left Side

Type Length A Length A
2-1/4" 2-1/2" 2-3/4" 2-1/4" 2-1/2" 2-3/4"
(5.7cm) (6.4cm) (7cm) (5.7cm) (6.4cm) (7cm)
Dorsiflexion

Straight 71124 71126 71128 71125 71127 71129

A
Offset 1/4” 71130 71132 71134 71131 71133 71135
Offset 3/8” 71136 71138 71140 71137 71139 71141

Free Motion

Straight 71090 71092 71094 71089 71091 71093

Offset 1/4” 71096 71098 71100 71095 71097 71099
Offset 3/8” 71102 71104 71106 71101 71103 71105

Double Action

Straight 71054 71056 71058 71053 71055 71057

Offset 1/4” 71060 71062 71064 71059 71061 71063
Offset 3/8” 71066 71068 71070 71065 71067 71069

Limited Motion

Straight 71006 71008 71010 71007 71009 71011

Offset 1/4” 71012 71014 71016 71013 71015 71017
Offset 3/8” 71018 71020 71022 71019 71021 71023

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 Caliper Stirrup Systems
Foot Plate
• Stainless Steel, welded and channeled to receive 1/8 x 7/8" (.3x2.2cm)
caliper stirrups
• Embossed foot plates with reference point to indicate intersection of lines
through tongue and head centers
71142 Foot Plate, Right
71143 Foot Plate, Left 1/4" or 3/8"

Offset

Example of a Caliper Stirrup

with Free Motion Type Stirrup

Caliper Stirrup Heads

• Order two of each stirrups for each foot plate

A. 71147 Dorsiflexion Caliper Stirrup, 1/8" x 7/8” (.3cm x 2.2cm)

B. 71148 Free Motion Caliper Stirrup, 1/8" x 7/8” (.3cm x 2.2cm)

C. 71149 Double Action Caliper Stirrup, 1/8" x 7/8” (.3cm x

2.2cm)

D. 71150 Limited Motion Caliper Stirrup, 1/8" x 7/8 “ (.3cm x

2.2cm)

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UC-BL Shoe Insert
• Premolded of polypropylene to fit a wide range of shoe sizes

Right Left Pair Size Type

Only Only
71326 71327 71318 No. 1 Child’s 8-1/2 to 10
71328 71329 71319 No. 2 Child’s 10-1/2 to 12
71330 71331 71320 No. 3 Child’s 12-1/2 to 2
71332 71333 71321 No. 4 Child’s 2-1/2 to 6 and
Women’s 4 to 6-1/2
71334 71335 71322 No. 5 Women’s 7 to 8 and
Men’s 8 to 8-1/2
71336 71337 71323 No. 6 Men’s 9-11

Side Bar Drill Jig

• Provides a means of precisely locating the pair of tapped
attachment holes
• May be used with both the 5/8” (1.6cm) and 3/4” (1.9cm) side bars

72096 Side Bar Drill Jig

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 Lower Extremity Orthotics
Post-Op Total Hip Orthotic Joint
• For patients having total hip replacement surgery
• Reduces accidental dislocation of the prosthesis from the acetabular cup
implanted in the ilium
• 450 fixed flexion, preset abduction to maintain positive medial pressure
to the femoral head of the prosthesis throughout full range of motion
• Adjustable abduction to 130 with small wedge, 250 with large wedge.
• May be used for either right or left side, by reversing the upper mounting
strap

71341 Post-Op Total Hip Orthotic Joint

A. 71346 Thrust Washer

B. 59466 Socket Cap Bolt
C. 59225 Side Screw
D. 71616 Nyliner Bearing
E. 70363 Wedge, 130 Abduction C D
G
70364 Wedge, 250 Abduction
F. 71343 Body Pivot
B
G. 70776 Hex Nut A
H. 54883 Set Screw
I. 59224 Sleeve I
J. 70379 Lower Strap F
K. 71342 Upper Strap
50961 Alignment Pin (Not Shown)
E

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 Lower Extremity Orthotics
Torsion Orthosis
• Tough, flexible and virtually unbreakable, yet light weight
• One length accommodates child growth and will adapt to all size patients
• Material does not stain nor have metal cables requiring protective covering
• Stainless steel hip and ankle joints

51360 Torsion Orthosis, 5/16" x 27-1/2” (8mm x 70cm);

w/Hip and Ankle Joints
51361 Torsion Orthosis, 13/32" x 27-1/2” (10mm x 70cm);
w/Hip and Ankle Joints
53358 Torsion Element Only, 5/16” (8mm) Diameter
52874 Torsion Element Only, 13/32” (10mm) Diameter

NOTE: The 10mm size is required for all but the smallest patients

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