LOW PROFILE KNEE BRACE AND METHOD OF USING SAME

摘要

A low profile, lightweight hinged knee brace is provided for use in providing support to individuals having injuries to their ligaments. The brace includes an upper component that can be formed to fit the thigh of a wearer. The brace further includes a lower component that can likewise be formed to custom fit the calf of the wearer. Both the upper and lower components are encapsulated in a continuous liner. Between the upper and lower components are inflexible rigid members constructed of a lightweight yet durable material to provide strength and rigidity to the brace. The brace is constructed from a two dimensional structure which allows for malleability coupled to a formed three dimensional structure which provides stiffness and enhanced protection of the knee. Methods of treating injuries to a ligament of the knee are similarly provided.

主权项

1. A low profile knee brace for use in the treatment of injury to a ligament; comprising:
an upper thigh cuff component; a lower leg cuff component; a liner encapsulating said upper thigh cuff component and said lower leg cuff component; bilateral hinge assemblies; wherein said upper thigh cuff component and said lower leg cuff component are pivotally attached to said hinge assemblies; a plurality of straps for securing the brace to a wearer's leg; and a rigid upper member and a rigid lower member secured to the hinge assemblies.