An osteoarthritis brace having relatively large semi-rigid cuffs for abutting the wearer's thigh and calf. In one embodiment, the semi-rigid cuffs are secured to rigid cuffs of the brace only on one side and in substantially a center of the rigid cuffs. The semi-rigid cuffs bear reaction forces created by a medial/lateral force applied to the wearer's knee by a hinge of the brace. The semi-rigid cuffs provide flesh containment, distribute loads over a large portion of the wearer's flesh, eliminate pinch points and provide enhanced fitting capabilities.
申请公布号
WO2005107659(A2)
申请公布日期
2005.11.17
申请号
WO2005US11507
申请日期
2005.04.05
申请人
DJ ORTHOPEDICS, LLC;HOFFMEIER, CARL;SULLIVAN, JENNIFER;MARTIN, JOHN;GREGERSEN, COLIN, SETH