Thanks all, below is my original message:
Dear list, I am looking for a way to detach a simple hip joint from a = TLSO. The child uses the TLSO at night but does not use his KAFO. By = simple, I mean its a unilateral free motion hip joint attached to the = trochanter extension of his TLSO. The hip joint attached to his KAFO is = to prevent excessive internal rotation. Any ideas? Molly Pitcher CPO
Becker has a quick disconnect and so does Fillauer. Links to their web = sites are as follows:
http://www.fillauer.com/products/book1/pdfs/orthojoints.pdf=20
http://www.beckerorthopedic.com/quickdisconnect/quickdisconnect.htm
Below is another interesting idea:
Here is an example of a removeable lower afo section on a Hip abduction=20 brace we did. Took a caliper plate for the bottom of a shoe (AFO), = drilled=20 and tapped a hole for a screw with a knob on it (could do a pin with a = ball=20
catch?) and attached a caliper stirrup to the upright. Slid in, tighten =
screw, done. =20
A picture was included with this message but I don’t know how to send it = in this e-mail. If anyone is interested in it, let me know and I will = forward the message.
This is a very active kid, I repeat ACTIVE and I wonder if those who = have used these joints have anything to say about durability. =20
