A61F2005/0165

Pivoting-limitable biaxial joint
11123211 · 2021-09-21 · ·

The invention relates to a pivoting-limitable biaxial joint, especially for a joint orthosis for supporting and variably limiting the joint flexion. The invention provides an improvement of known joint orthoses. A limiting wedge (300) can be inserted into the joint housing (200) in the axial direction.

DYNAMIC ANKLE ORTHOSIS DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
20210259871 · 2021-08-26 ·

The present subject matter relates to orthotic devices, systems, and methods configured to support an ankle joint. In such devices, systems, and methods, a calf sleeve is configured to be secured about a leg of a user, a foot plate is configured to be secured about a foot of the user, and a distractive force mechanism is connected between the calf sleeve and the foot plate. The distractive force mechanism is configured to generate a force between the foot plate and the calf sleeve acting bidirectionally across the ankle to substantially offload bodyweight of the user passing through the ankle and lower limb.

Orthopedic device
11096816 · 2021-08-24 · ·

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.

Brace and insertion-fitting member used therefore

A brace includes a first member, a second member, a joint mechanism, and an insertion-fitting member configured to be insertion-fitted into the joint mechanism in such a manner that the insertion-fitting member can be fixed to and removed from the joint mechanism; the joint mechanism includes an insertion-fitting receiving part, the insertion-fitting receiving part being configured to enable the insertion-fitting member to be insertion-fitted into the joint mechanism, and a regulation part being disposed around the rotation axis in the second member; and the regulation part, which rotates around the rotation axis in an integrated manner with a rotation of the second member, comes into contact with the insertion-fitting member fixed to the insertion-fitting receiving part on a trajectory of the rotation of the regulation part, so that a range of the rotation of the second member is regulated.

Movable joint for use in a prosthetic or orthopedic system
11096803 · 2021-08-24 · ·

A movable joint for use in a prosthetic or orthopedic system includes first and second joint sections arranged to rotate relative to one another. At least one shaft member is attached to and arranged to rotate relative to the first or second joint sections. A translating member is attached to the at least one shaft member. Translation of the translating member along a length of the at least one shaft member drives rotation of at least the first joint section and the second joint section.

PATELLA PROTECTION SYSTEM AND KNEE BRACE COMPRISING SUCH A PATELLA PROTECTION SYSTEM
20210195969 · 2021-07-01 ·

The present invention relates to a patella protection system (1) comprising an upper member (21) designed to be positioned in proximity of an upper part of the wearer's leg, a lower member (22) designed to be positioned in proximity of a lower part of the wearer's leg and an intermediate guard member (23) designed to be positioned over the patella and operatively connected to the upper member (21) and the lower member (22). The upper member (21) and the lower member (22) are designed to move within the intermediate guard member (23) between a straight configuration and an angulated configuration. The invention also relates to a knee brace (2) comprising such a patella protection system (1).

Hinged ankle brace
11045343 · 2021-06-29 ·

A hinged ankle brace including a foot pad member and an ankle cuff which are hingedly secured together by flexible joint members. The flexible joint members yieldably resist hinged movement between the foot pad member and the ankle cuff.

KNEE BRACE AND LEG BRACE
20210259869 · 2021-08-26 ·

A knee brace includes a thigh fixing part, a shank fixing part, an outer leg joint that couples the thigh fixing part with the shank fixing part, and an inner leg joint that couples the thigh fixing part with the shank fixing part. When the wearer P flexes his/her knee joint, a lower arm is rotated with respect to an upper arm along with a rotation fulcrum shaft sliding in a long groove and a cam shaft sliding in a cam groove. When the outer leg joint and the inner leg joint are extended, the lower arm of the outer leg joint is configured to be moved relatively forward with respect to the lower arm of the inner leg joint.

Fastening strip for knee bandage
20210177634 · 2021-06-17 ·

A fastening strip for knee bandage includes a holding part at a first end; an insertion part at a second end; and a flexible tape section having a first end formed with the holding part and a second end formed with the insertion part. The flexible tape section has two symmetric, wavy sides. The holding part is cross-shaped. The insertion part is flat and shaped as a triangle.

ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE

An orthopedic device, includes a wrap; an articulating frame; and, a plurality of straps attached to the wrap. The articulating frame is housed within the wrap and includes a thigh portion, a calf portion, and a center hinge. The thigh portion includes a semi-flexible curved thigh cuff configured to wrap anterior to the leg. The calf portion includes a semi-flexible curved calf cuff configured to wrap posterior to the leg. The center hinge connects the thigh portion and the calf portion. The orthopedic device combines the attributes of the rigid style single upright brace with a soft wrap that enhances ease of use and compliance. The anterior curved thigh cuff and the posterior curved calf cuff provide enhanced stability as the wrap concomitantly provides comfort.