HINGE USED FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURY AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME

摘要

A device and method for using the device arranged to maintain anatomical alignment between a joint by creating a dynamic load around the joint to restore and maintain the anatomical alignment. The orthotic device uses a hinge to create a directed force on a tibia by maintaining misalignment of an instant center of rotation (ICoR) of the hinge at a position relative to an anatomical knee joint.