Knee brace for control of ligament stability

Details Knee brace for control of ligament stability Knee brace for control of ligament stability

1988-09-08

1990-10-30

Burr, Edgar S.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128165, A61F 500

Patent

active

049661337

ABSTRACT:
A knee brace for control of ligament instability in all planes having upper and lower cuffs above and below the knee, a polycentric hinge on the lateral side of the knee, and a medial articulation plate on the medial side of the knee. The cuffs are attached to the leg with non-stretchable straps and provide anterior-posterior stability. The medial pivot plate is designed to stabilize the brace on the medial side of the knee and in conjunction with the lateral hinge and a lateral plate provides medial-lateral stability.

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