Orthosis and method for manufacture thereof

摘要

A pre-fabricated orthosis suitable for embracing and supporting a body part of a human or animal is disclosed. The orthosis has an articulation and may be made from a pre-formed sheet of material containing cork and a thermoplastic binder. The orthosis may be uniformly perforated in its central part and may be composed of a mixture of cork and ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA). A method of manufacturing the orthosis is also disclosed.