Knee-Ankle-Foot-Orthosis (KAFO) in New Mexico

PrimeCare orthotists specialize in creating knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) to provide stability for lower limb extremities. Our skilled and passionate healthcare professionals have helped many individuals in Las Cruces, Albuquerque, and El Paso move comfortably and, most importantly, live life to the full with a custom KAFO brace. We strive to conquer our patients' challenges through quality workmanship and care.

What Is a Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis (KAFO)?

A KAFO leg brace is a type of orthosis or full-leg splint that covers the knee, ankle, and foot joints. It compensates for muscle weakness, paralysis, or skeletal problems that lead to lower limb instability.

KAFO braces make standing and walking easier by controlling instability, preventing excessive motion, improving alignment, and reducing joint pain.

At PrimeCare, we provide patients with customized KAFOs based on detailed examinations and assessments. As such, every KAFO brace is tailored for maximum comfort and functionality.

Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis Types in New Mexico

At PrimeCare, we offer the following types of knee-ankle-foot orthosis:

Stance Control

Suitable for patients unable to stabilize their knees, these types of KAFOs lock at the knee while standing or weight-bearing yet unlock while walking, enabling a more natural gait.

Free-Swinging

Instead of unlocking or locking, free-swinging KAFOs rely on the patient's weight to fall in front of the hinge, keeping the hinge (and, therefore, the leg) straight.

C Brace

These computer-controlled lower limb KAFOs adapt their functions to provide variable resistance to simulate the leg muscles' function, namely the quadriceps.

Pediatric KAFO Brace

For younger patients, a pediatric KAFO brace provides four-point correction through the full range of knee motion, simplifying straightening adjustment and increasing knee stability.

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Schedule a Knee-Ankle-Foot-Orthosis Consultation

If you have questions or need a KAFOs solution for you or a loved one, schedule a consultation in El Paso, Albuquerque, or Las Curses.

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Common Conditions for Knee-Ankle-Foot-Orthosis

We are experienced in providing solutions for the following KAFO indications:

Neurological conditions such as strokes, polio, brain, and spinal cord injury, motor neuron disease, and multiple sclerosis.
Physical conditions or deficiencies like general weakness, muscular dystrophy, knee hyperextension, foot drop, progressive deformity, and other skeletal misalignments.
Peripheral nerve injuries cause degrees of paralysis in the lower limbs due to dramatic injuries or failed surgeries.

KAFO Material Solutions

As a leading KAFO orthosis supplier, we offer three types of KAFO braces made from plastic, metal, and composite materials:

Thermoplastic Knee-Ankle-Foot-Orthosis

A plastic KAFO is custom-made by molding heated plastic (thermoplastics) to a modified leg replica or a scanned 3D impression. These are lighter and more cosmetically appealing than metal ones.

Conventional KAFO

A conventional KAFO orthosis is custom-made from a cast or tracing of the leg. These devices are constructed with metal and leather and attach directly to a shoe with stirrups.

Carbon Graphite KAFO

This design is aesthetically pleasing and lighter than thermoplastic or conventional KAFO. By design, carbon graphite offers a better energy return to the patient during the gait cycle.

Our Custom KAFO Fabrication Process

We may recommend KAFO brace changes, exercise, and medication as part of our holistic approach.

Stage 1: Evaluation
Our orthotist will conduct an assessment and discuss your diagnosis.
Stage 2: Measurements
We use advanced scanning systems to capture your leg dimensions accurately.
Stage 3: Fabrication
Your measurements are sent to our fabrication facility to create your device.
Stage 4: Delivery
We ensure your device fits and functions correctly and provide a routine for wearing it.

Why Choose PrimeCare for Custom KAFO Brace in New Mexico?

Our goal is to provide you with the best knee-ankle-foot orthosis, whether it's a KAFO knee brace, bail lock KAFO, or any other related orthotic. When customizing a plan, it's essential to understand the whole picture. Thus, we work closely with doctors, clinicians, and orthotists to ensure you receive the best possible care. You can count on us to treat you like family. Rest assured, PrimeCare's KAFOs are designed to provide comfort and mobility to fit your lifestyle.

Patient Success Stories

William E. Apodaca Fisk

lower Limb Prosthetics

Patient had to undergo a below the knee amputation of right leg to save his life. The use of his current prosthesis, which was fabricated using Ossur Prosthetics direct socket system, makes the patient feel, “like this prosthesis is part of my body and I have more control of my prosthesis.” Patient was able to get back to living a very active lifestyle thanks to the proper goal setting, latest technology and fitting techniques available from Primecare.

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Ralph Merrill

lower limb prosthetics

Patient suffered a tragic motorcycle accident when a vehicle ran a red light and hit him, resulting in an above-the-knee amputation. Patient was fitted with a prosthesis using the latest technology available with a microprocessor. Patient states, “my mobility really increased" [with the new prosetheses and vacuum with suction suspension]

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Janet Rodriguez

walkable prosthetic

I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma on my right femur and knee cap at the age of 17. The tumor was not shrinking after 4 months of chemo and I made the decision to get it amputated.

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Contact Local KAFO Orthotics Provider in New Mexico

PrimeCare is located in Las Cruces but helps patients from Ciudad Juarez, El Paso, Albuquerque and surrounding areas.

- 1401 S Don Roser Dr. Ste E2 Las Cruces, NM 88011
- (575) 523-2273
- Mon-Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm
  Sat-Sun: Closed

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