| 摘要 |
An exteriorly positionable anatomical brace for stabilizing a uniting pivoting joint disposed between a first and second limb structure of a living being. The brace includes upper and lower frame members joined by a pivoting joint member, with each frame member having a respective cuff for encompassing a portion of each limb structure above and below the joint. Each cuff is an arcuate, tensionable, flexibly-bendable wall structure having integral therewith at least one elongate tensioner in arcuately related juxtaposition with the cuff such that bending the tensioner also bends the cuff. The tensioner includes an exteriorly accessible adjuster for incrementally moving the lateral end of the tensioner medially or laterally for tightening or loosening the cuff. Once set, the adjuster maintains the chosen arcuate configuration, thereby assuring a proper fit without repeated adjustment each time the brace is donned.
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