ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE HAVING DETACHABLE COMPONENTS FOR TREATMENT STAGES AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME

摘要

An orthopedic device has detachable components for treatment stages of an injury or surgical procedure. The orthopedic device is arranged as a protective functional support for regeneration of knee cartilage after surgical repair procedures, and includes a flexion control kit and a wrap-around liner sleeve.

主权项

1. An orthopedic device, comprising:
a frame including first and second frame portions; a first strut assembly permanently secured to and connecting the first and second frame portions and including a hinge located between the first and second frame portions; a suspension strap arranged to generally form a circumferential loop with the first strut assembly; wherein the first strut assembly includes a pin directly securable to the suspension strap, the pin extending from at least one of the upper and lower frame components and between first and second slots of at least one of the upper and lower frame components, the suspension strap defines a plurality of holes sized and configured for receiving the pin.