摘要 |
<p>Device for supporting the knee in order to prevent a subluxation reposition, the so-called "pivot shift", wherein the device comprises: a first frame element with a shape such that it fits around the rear side of the upper leg, a second frame element with a shape such that it fits around the front side of the lower leg, limiting means which extend from the first to the second frame element, which limiting means limit the displacement of the second frame element relative to the first frame element when the device is in position around a knee when the knee is straightened, which limiting means imitate the function of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee joint. <IMAGE></p> |