LOCKABLE HINGE

摘要

A lockable hinge for use in orthopedic braces is provided. When used in a kn ee brace, the present hinge provides a knee-immobilizing brace that assists persons with standing and/or walking. The hinge is easily converted from a locked mode to a free range of motion mode and vice versa. When the hinge is in the locked mode, patients are better able to stand and walk. With the pus h of a button, the patient can bend his or her knee to sit or lie down more comfortably. When the hinge is in the free range of motion mode, patients ar e better able to participate in physical therapy activities without the hinge locking.