| 摘要 |
<p>A brace (10), for stabilizing a joint such as a knee disposed between a first and second limb structure. The brace includes upper and lower frame members (14, 16), cuffs (18, 20) for encompassing a portion of each limb structure, and a uniting pivoting joint member. The joint member includes two opposing pivoting assemblies, with each including a forward and a rearward arm member (98, 102), each having upper and lower ends spherically-pivotally connected to the upper and lower frame members (14, 16) for enabling multiple angular relationships. The pivoting assembly can include a limb extension regulator, preferably a cable (108), extending between the rearward arm member and the upper frame member to permit infinitely adjustable extendability of the brace-bearing limb. Most preferably, a visible measurement scale is provided for precise extension distances.</p> |
