摘要 |
<p>An orthopedic device (200) includes a strut assembly (218) having a resilient shell (220), and a patient compliance system (234A, 234B, 234C, 244). The patient compliance system (234A, 234B, 234C, 244) includes a tightening strap (234A, 234B, 234C) connecting first and second sides of the shell (220). The tightening strap (234A, 234B, 234C) has first and second end portions arranged for incremental unidirectional adjustment relative to at least one of the first and second sides of the strut assembly (218). The tightening strap (234A, 234B, 234C) is arranged to bend the shell and draw the first and second sides thereof toward one another.</p> |