Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (KAFO) – Berke

What is a KAFO?

Contoured plastic thigh and lower leg sections joined together with double upright knee joints; Custom molded to patient model; Design options include locking knee joints, trimlines anterior to ankle to help control medial/lateral stability; optional custom insole

Description of Device

There are two very general categories of KAFOs:

Metal designs: Metal design consists of a metal structure shaped to the limb and upholstered with leather at the points where the device makes contact with a person’s body. This is the more traditional of the two designs.

Plastic Designs: The plastic design is the one most frequently encountered today and is usually a plastic device custom molded to the person’s body with metal components in key structural areas only. The reason for the increased use of the plastic and metal design is that it is lighter in weight and is considered to be more cosmetic.

AFO/KAFO
Patient Foot Instructions

Transition to Hanger

RE: Transition to Hanger Clinic

After 37 years in my beloved profession, it is time to close my clinical practice. This decision has been excruciating and I have held on for as long as I have because of you. I am honored that you have placed your trust in me for your care. I am inspired by your motivation and persistence, and I am honored to have been a part of your life. I could not have asked for a more fulfilling and rewarding career.

However, things change. The business climate has made it impossible for me as an owner of a small practice, to continue to provide the level of care that I pride myself on, and to provide you the care that you deserve.

Regardless, I am not retiring but moving on to broader horizons. In addition to consulting with Hanger Clinic, I will be working on new prosthetic materials and sensors to improve the comfort and fit of prosthetic devices. While I understand this work does not help you yet, I can only hope that by working at this level I will make your lives even easier and better in the future.

Marie, Brenda and I will be available at the same number (650) 570-5861 to help guide you, and to help you through these changes. My email is gary@berkeprosthetics.com.

The above information is applicable for all queries to Berke Prosthetic Consulting and Research LLC.

Please keep me up to date on your progress going forward… I would love to hear from you!

I am recommending that you transition your care to Hanger Clinic.

As a consultant to Hanger Clinic (HangerClinic.com), I can help to ensure the continuity of your care. I want to be a part of connecting you with the right clinician for your care moving forward.

Thank you for the opportunity to have served you. I hope you will join me in this transition, and I look forward to continuing your care as part of the Hanger Clinic family.

For assistance establishing care, please contact Hanger’s intake coordinator at: 877-496-7739.

Sincerely,