| 摘要 |
<p>An orthopedic ankle brace (10) is provided having a pliant boot (12) that surrounds the ankle joint (14), as well as the foot (22) and lower leg (18) in the region thereof. The boot (12) may incorporate means of applying compression to the ankle joint (14). Attached to the boot (12) are a pair of adjustable tension straps (46, 48) vertically disposed about the ankle joint (14) for restricting the mobility thereof. Integral with the boot (12) are pair of stiffening members (104a, 104b) positioned about the ankle joint (14) to cooperate with the tension straps (46, 48) in the performance of their mobility restricting function. Further provided integral with the boot (12) are retention members (106a, 106b) that isolate the malleoli from the stiffening members (104a, 104b) for the comfort of the wearer. Finally, one or more retention straps (64, 66) are provided to maintain the stability of the brace (10).</p> |
