ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE

摘要

An orthopedic device has first and second elongate struts each having a strap coupling member, and a flexible strap securing to the first and second struts by the strap coupling members. The orthopedic device includes various embodiments of hinge assemblies including flexion and extension stops and locks for maintaining the hinge assembly in a fixed configuration. The orthopedic device has various embodiments of strap assemblies for securing components to cuff assemblies.

主权项

1. A hinge assembly for an orthopedic device, comprising:
at least one pivoting assembly arranged to limit rotation of the hinge assembly; first and second plates having matching peripheral profiles such that the at least one pivoting assembly engages and is operable about the first and second plates, the first and second plates each defining an opening generally located in a first region of the first and second plates, the opening of the second plate generally defining an elongate slot; a lock body defining an elongate boss extending from a second surface and arranged for sliding within the opening of the second plate, the lock body defining a groove extending from a first surface into a thickness of the lock body; and a spring located within the groove and arranged to articulate between first and second positions of the lock body relative to the first plate, the spring extends and articulates within a portion of the opening of the first plate.