Resoprocal gait orthosis or Ferrari Orthosis is a functional gait orthosis widely used in parapilgic or Spina Bifida patients who need ambulation.

 

In the RGO orthosis, both hips are connected to each other via a steel spring. Moving one of our hip joints forward, even slightly (flexion), creates a mechanical tension and causes our other hip to move in the opposite direction (extension moment). Therefore, very successful results have been obtained, especially in cases where one of the hip joints has the ability to bend (active flexion). Reciprocal walking repeated with each step prevents hip contracture. We can lock the hip joint, which has dual mobility, when standing and move it to a completely free position when sitting.

 

The main benefits of the device are the physiological, skeletal and psychological support it provides in children's early development periods, such as being able to stand hands-free and start walking in parallel with the device adaptation process. An average age of 2 is considered suitable for application for children who do not have contractures above 30 degrees and who do not have mental problems. At Can ERDEM Orthosis Prosthesis Biomechanics Center, the mechanism of the device is produced according to the weight and height of the patient.