An articulated coupling or joint (10) for orthopedic braces or orthoses comprises a pair of bars or uprights (14, 15), a proximal end of each of these being rotatingly mounted around an axis defined by its rotation pin (25), this proximal end of the bars or uprights being toothed and engaging with a common grooved cylindrical cursor (20) translatable along an additional axis, the other distal end of the respective bars (14, 15) being fixable to a portion of the body of the patient to be treated. Each bar or upright (14, 15) is mounted on a respective element (12, 13) on which the respective rotation pin (25) is mounted and which itself is rotatingly mounted on an additional pin (18) coaxial with the additional axis; moreover, the additional pin (18) is mounted on a platform (11), a surface of which rests against the body of a patient to be treated, the two bars (14, 15) thus being able to simultaneously rotate both around their own primary centres of rotation represented by their rotation pins (25) and around a common centre of rotation represented by the additional pin (18).

A knee joint orthosis for animals comprising an upper support module constituting an upper hoop provided with two arms connected by hinges to a lower support module, which is provided with a middle hoop and a lower hoop as well as a replaceable token placed in front of the lower support module, each of the hinges being provided with an oval stop provided with a recess.

An orthopedic device includes a frame, a strap system including first and second straps connecting to the frame, and an adjustment mechanism couples to the first and second straps and simultaneously regulates tension in the first and second straps by moving the first and second straps relative to the frame. The strap system includes a length adjustment system for modifying the length of the strap.

An orthopedic device and method for using the same are provided for applying a dynamic load on a leg of a user. The orthopedic device has a rigid or semi-rigid frame including lower and upper frames, and a hinge assembly connecting the lower and upper frames. A dynamic loading component is used to urge the load on the user's leg on the basis of flexion of the hinge assembly on the basis of tension in an elongate element connecting the dynamic loading component and at least one of the lower and upper frames. A peak load is generated at a flexion angle between extension and flexion of the hinge assembly.

An additive manufactured orthopedic and prosthetic device having a frame with an outer surface and an inner surface. The device includes a channel for a strap member positioned between the outer surface and the inner surface, wherein a bespoke device can be manufactured from 3D printing for supporting an anatomical region of a wearer.

A wearable knee brace system integrates inertial measurement unit (IMU) and electromyography (EMG) sensors with machine learning models to prevent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries. The system collects real-time biomechanical and neuromuscular data and analyzes the data using supervised, personalized, or federated learning techniques to identify high-risk movement patterns. Upon detecting elevated injury risk, the system may issue real-time alerts or activate a hybrid actuation system comprising high-force, low-displacement actuators and low-force, high-displacement actuators to reduce joint loading. The system further supports personalized model adaptation using calibration activities and transfer learning, as well as privacy-preserving performance improvements through federated learning. Feedback is provided through visual, auditory, or haptic interfaces and may be integrated with rehabilitation tools or mobile applications. The system may be used in athletic, dance, clinical, or rehabilitative environments to enhance performance, optimize recovery, and reduce the risk of knee ligament injuries.

An orthopedic brace is provided that includes one or more pad plates formed of a light-curable material and a hinge comprising one or more hinge framework elements connected to the one or more pad plates. The pad plates may include an elastomeric shell to contain the light-curable material. A rigid attachment member may be coupled to the elastomeric shell to couple to the hinge framework element.

A brace assembly for applying traction to a shoulder of a user in a supine position that includes an arm brace configured to be secured to an arm homolateral to the shoulder of the user, a lower body anchor configured to be secured to a leg of the user, and an elastic cord having a first end secured to the arm brace at a near connection point and a second end secured to the lower body anchor at a far connection point. The elastic cord is configured to apply inferior traction to the upper arm, such that distractive force is transmitted to a shoulder joint of the shoulder. The arm brace is configured to position the near connection point adjacent to the elbow joint, thereby allowing forearm abduction and flexion of the elbow joint while preventing abduction of the upper arm and minimizing torque at the elbow joint during forearm abduction.

A device for stabilizing movements of two parts of a human body region and/or of a sports appliance which are movable relative to each other is provided, the device comprising a receptacle, which is fixable on a first part of a human body region and/or of a sports appliance, wherein the receptacle is filled with a filling medium, and wherein the receptacle comprises a receptacle opening; an interaction element fixable on a second part of the same human body region and/or of the same sports appliance, which is at least partially accommodated displaceably in the receptacle and extends through the receptacle opening, wherein the part of the interaction element that is located in the receptacle is in contact with the filling medium.

An orthopedic device having a mechanical advantage closure in the form of an orthopedic primary strap device capable of attaining a theoretical 3:1 mechanical advantage when cinching and securing the primary strap device. The actual mechanical advantage attained is approximately 2:1 because frictional loss occurs between fabric components while tightening the device. The orthopedic primary strap device can be utilized as a unitary brace, or one or more primary strap devise can be incorporated into an orthopedic sleeve to provide about a 2:1 mechanical advantage in compression closure.