摘要 |
An improved orthotic device for use in knee stabilizers and modified cast and fracture braces that allows movement of the leg and knee for lateral support, protection and rotational stability of a knee-joint and ligaments consisting essentially of a three-segment double hinged single side brace employed in a paired configuration; said brace having rigid support bar (1) or rod positioned opposite the knee-joint; said support pivotally hinged (4) at one end to an upper flange and at the other end pivotally hinged (6) to a lower flange; the upper flange (3) secured to an attachment wing and the lower flange (7) secured to an attachment wing (2, 9); each attachment wing for securely embedding in casting material one end over the thigh and one end over the lower leg or calf; said double hinged brace modified with stop means for limiting flexion and extension of the knee-joint and leg. |