DESIGN ANALYSIS AND MANUFACTURING OF KNEE ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS (KAFO)

Abstract

Lower limb orthosis are used to control instabilities that are primarily caused by neurological and muscular diseases, such as post-polio syndrome, spinal cord injury etc. by maintaining proper alignment and controlling motion. Locally available orthosis are being imported mainly from Europe and thus have higher cost. The project aims at designing these orthosis locally keeping in view our manufacturing capabilities to reduce cost without compromising on quality.