ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR DYNAMICALLY TREATING THE KNEE

摘要

An orthopedic device includes a hinge assembly, a frame having first and second frame components spaced apart from and connected to one another by the hinge assembly, a strap system extending between medial and lateral sides of the first frame component, and at least one tensioning element. The at least one tensioning element has a first end secured to the strap system and a second end coupled to the hinge assembly. Articulation of the hinge assembly pulls the strap system toward the frontal plane by the at least one tensioning element.

主权项

1. An orthopedic device arranged for dynamically treating a knee, the device having a central axis and a frontal plane parallel to and intersecting the central axis and dividing the device along first and second sides, the device having a medial-lateral plane dividing the device into medial and lateral sides and generally oriented perpendicular to the frontal plane, the device comprising:
a hinge assembly; a frame having first and second frame components spaced apart from and connected to one another by the hinge assembly; a strap system extending between medial and lateral sides of the first frame component; at least one tensioning element having a first end secured to the strap system and a second end coupled to the hinge assembly, wherein articulation of the hinge assembly pulls the strap system toward the frontal plane by the at least one tensioning element.