FRAME FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC BRACE INCLUDING OFFSET HINGES

摘要

A frame (12) is provided for an orthopedic brace (10) having a frame assembly (14) and an opposing frame assembly (16). The frame assembly includes a first longitudinal support (22) and a second longitudinal support (26), rotatably connected by a rotational hinge. The opposing frame assembly includes a first opposing longitudinal support and a second opposing longitudinal support rotatably connected by an opposing rotational hinge. The first longitudinal support has a greater degree of flexibility than the first opposing longitudinal support and/or the second longitudinal support has a greater degree of flexibility than the second opposing longitudinal support to enhance the fit of the frame with the body of a user.