A brace is provided, including a single upright assembly. The assembly includes an upper rigid support, lower rigid support, a hinge coupling the upper rigid support to the lower rigid support, an upper cuff coupled to the upper rigid support, and a lower cuff coupled to the lower rigid support. The brace includes a plurality of upper straps configured for coupling to the upper cuff such that the plurality of upper straps do not cross when the brace is properly attached to the subject. The brace includes a plurality of lower straps configured for coupling to the lower cuff such that the plurality of lower straps do not cross when the brace is properly attached to the subject. The brace includes a tensioning mechanism configured to adjust a tension in at least one of the plurality of upper and lower straps. Other braces and related methods are also provided.

A support for an article has a body arranged for length adjustment along a length adjustment axis. A tensioning device is connected to the support and adjustment of the tensioning device shortens or lengthens a length of the support along the length adjustment axis. The body defines at least one opening overlapping at least part of the length adjustment axis such that length adjustment is governed by modification of the size of the at least one opening according to adjustment by the tensioning device.

An orthopedic device includes a textile panel having interior and exterior surfaces, and a first stabilizer assembly including a first tubular welt sewn or knitted within and extending from an exterior surface of the textile panel. A first cable is slidably extending through the tubular welt and a strap is connected to a first end of the cable extending from a first opening of the welt, and the strap is adjustably securable over the textile panel. The orthopedic device may include various portions of stretchability and features for receiving components for the orthopedic device.

A multi-component frame includes a first component made from a rigid structural material and a second component connected to at least an end portion the first component. The first component is constructed from a metal or metal alloy, and the second component is constructed from a material different from the first component. The first and second components form at least part of a length of the multi-component frame.

An adjustable limb stabilization device relates to an adjustable limb stabilization device for supporting a body part. More specifically the present invention is directed to an orthosis adapted to accommodate a predetermined orientation for a body part relative to a surface. an adjustable limb stabilization device comprising of a lateral slab 1, a first mechanical fastener 2 adapted to tighten and loosen the adjustable limb stabilization device and a connector assembly 3 adapted to pivotally adjoin the lateral slab 1 for supporting an injured limb. The connector assembly 3 may be a continuously molded connecting membrane, a hinge, a crease, or any other suitable component. Moreover, a fastener mechanism connects two or more said stabilization device 100 as per requirement.

A method of donning a potentiating support for a hinge joint of a body includes positioning a garment proximate an area of a body; positioning an expandable and recoverable framework in abutment with the area of the body such that the framework spans a hinge joint of the body, the framework defining a plurality of permanent openings extending therethrough regardless of whether the support is donned; applying tension at points of the framework such that the framework is expanded and the framework is tensioned in its abutment with the area of the body, said step of applying tension being performed by pulling on one or more fastening components that are attached at one or more points to said framework; and affixing each of the fastening components to the garment while applying tension to the framework to secure the expanded framework in its forced abutment with the area of the body.

An orthopedic device, first and second struts, and a range-of-motion limiting pivot assembly connecting to the first and second struts. The pivoting assembly having an engagement member linked to a tab disposed and arranged for pulling radially outward away from a central axis of the pivoting assembly for adjusting the range of motion of the pivoting assembly.

An appendage brace assembly includes an openwork including an open proximal extremity, a distal extremity, and a volume therebetween. The openwork is stiff and jointless, and defines access points to the volume from proximate to the open proximal extremity to proximate to the distal extremity for enabling access to the appendage applied to the volume through the open proximal extremity. A restraint is carried by the openwork for restraining the appendage from being withdrawn from the volume through the open proximal extremity, when the restraint is releasably secured to the appendage applied to the volume through the open proximal extremity, and for enabling the appendage for being withdrawn from the volume through the open proximal extremity without interference from the openwork, when the restraint is released from the appendage applied to the volume through the open proximal extremity.

The first attaching member is configured to be fixed to a portion on the center side of the body of the joint portion to which the brace is attached. The second attaching member is configured to be fixed to a portion of the joint portion opposite to the center side of the body. The pressing member is configured to press a portion of the joint portion that extends when the joint portion bends. The plurality of tension members is configured to pull and connect the first attaching member, the second attaching member, and the pressing member. Each of the plurality of tension members is arranged such that the amount of change in the length of the tension member when the joint portion is bent and extended is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value.

A modular knee brace assembly includes a brace that is worn around a knee after orthopedic surgery has been performed on the knee. A wedge is removably coupled to the brace when the brace is worn around the knee. The wedge is positioned on a back side of the knee to support the knee in a bent position when the user is lying on the user's back. An inner knee support is removably coupled to the brace when the brace is worn around the knee. The inner knee support extends between each of the user's knees when the user lies on their side. An outer knee support is removably coupled to the brace when the brace is worn around the knee. In this way the outer knee support supports the knee when the user lies on the user's side.