Reinforced lower limb orthotic brace

摘要

A reinforced lower limb orthotic brace to restrict the movement of the calf and foot of a patient including an upper load bearing member having a lower foot support member affixed thereto and a reinforcing member extending along the upper load bearing member.

主权项

1. A reinforced lower limb orthotic brace to restrict the movement of the lower limb or calf and foot of a patient including an upper load bearing member to engage the calf of the patient having a lower foot support member to support the foot of a patient affixed thereto and a reinforcing member including at least one inner core element disposed within an outer sleeve extending along at least the major portion of said upper load bearing member expanding laterally adjacent the intersection of said upper load bearing member and said lower front support member to reinforce a front transition area or zone and a rear transition area or zone formed at the intersection of a first or front portion of said upper load bearing member and said lower front support member and the intersection of said second or rear portion of said upper load bearing member and said lower foot support member respectively.