A design method of an orthopedic support suitable for being applied on a part of the body of a patient. The method initially provides for a step of determination of the part of the body where the orthopedic support is to be applied. Next is a step of identification of a generic 3D model relative to the part of the patient's body where the orthopedic support is to be applied. Then, there is a step of acquisition of a 3D image of the part of the patient's body and for a step of detection of biometric data of the part, and finally for a step of modeling of the generic 3D model by merging the generic 3D model with the 3D image in such a way to obtain a 3D model that is modelized based on the morphology of the part of the patient's body.

A design method of an orthopedic support suitable for being applied on a part of the body of a patient. The method initially provides for a step of determination of the part of the body where the orthopedic support is to be applied. Next is a step of identification of a generic 3D model relative to the part of the patient's body where the orthopedic support is to be applied. Then, there is a step of acquisition of a 3D image of the part of the patient's body and for a step of detection of biometric data of the part, and finally for a step of modeling of the generic 3D model by merging the generic 3D model with the 3D image in such a way to obtain a 3D model that is modelized based on the morphology of the part of the patient's body.

The invention relates to an orthosis joint (5), in particular for forming a functional angle (14) for a deflection on both sides, comprising: a first joint arm (1) and a second joint arm (2) that are mounted on a shaft (7) such that they can be pivoted relative to each other; and at least one functional element (29) that functions as a retractive element between the two joint arms (1, 2) and comprises at least one spring (16, 17) subjected to bending which produces a retractive force (27) on both sides when the joint arms (1, 2) are deflected.

A knee movement support device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is a knee movement support device that is worn on a leg of a user. The knee movement support device includes: a damper that provides resistance against a direction in which a knee joint of the leg bends; and an adjuster that is operated by a person to adjust the resistance from the damper.

A knee pillow assembly for relieving lower back pain while sleeping includes a sleeve that can be worn around a user's knee. The sleeve has a knee opening extending through the sleeve to accommodate the user's knee cap when the sleeve is worn around the user's knee. A pair of cushions is each coupled to the sleeve. Each of the cushions is offset with respect to the knee opening such that each of the cushions is positioned on an inner side of the user's leg when the sleeve is worn around the user's knee. Each of the cushions has a substantial thickness to space the user's legs apart from each other when the user sleeps on their side for relieving lower back pain.

A knee motion support apparatus capable of adjusting, with a high degree of freedom, a resistance force that resists the force applied to a knee joint is provided. A knee motion support apparatus is attached to a leg of a user. The knee motion support apparatus includes: a pair of links rotatably connected to each other; a detection unit configured to detect an angle between the pair of links; a damper configured to apply a resistance force in a direction in which a knee joint of the leg is bent; and an adjustment unit configured to adjust the resistance force based on the detected angle between the pair of links and a change pattern of the resistance force applied by the damper.

Systems and methods for controlling an orthopedic joint device of a lower extremity, the orthopedic joint device comprising an upper part, a lower part mounted in articulated fashion to the upper part, and a conversion device arranged between the upper and lower parts. The conversion device provides for, during pivoting of the upper part relative to the lower part, mechanical work from a relative movement between the upper and lower parts to be converted and stored in at least one energy store and supplied back to the joint device with a time offset in order to assist the relative movement. The stored energy is converted back and the supply of mechanical work takes place in a controlled manner during the assistance of the relative movement.

The present invention provides an actuator-equipped knee ankle foot orthosis in which a control device calculates a thigh phase angle based on an angle-related signal detected by a thigh orientation detecting means at one sampling point, applies the thigh phase angle at that sampling point to an assisting force control data, which is stored in the control device in advance and indicates the relationship between the thigh phase angle and a size of the assisting force to be imparted to a lower leg-side brace, to obtain the size of the assisting force to be imparted to the lower leg-side brace at that sampling point, and executes operational control for an actuator unit such that the assisting force having the size is output.

In one embodiment, the orthotic device can include a powered hand portion, a switching element, and a controller. The wearer can interact with the switching element to generate input signals for adjusting an operation of the powered hand portion. The controller can receive the input signals and generate control signals to accordingly adjust the operation of the powered hand portion. In some embodiments, a powered hand portion can be comprised of a plurality of linkages and at least one powered actuator to assist with an opening and closing of the hand portion. The plurality of linkages can be operated by at least one electric motor with quick-connect elements to link onto fingers of a user. In some embodiments, an electrically-actuated clutch mechanism can be affixed to an upper arm section and a lower arm section of an orthotic device. The clutch mechanism can be configured into different positions.

An orthopedic joint device is provided, the device having an upper part, a lower part pivotably mounted thereon and an actuator fastened to the upper part and the lower part and having a drive shaft coupled to an output element via a force transmission device, the force transmission device having a load transmission element that can by adjusted depending on the load.