Non-surgical correcting abnormal knee loading

Details Non-surgical correcting abnormal knee loading Non-surgical correcting abnormal knee loading

2004-12-10

2008-10-14

Lewis, Kim M (Department: 3772)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C602S016000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07435234

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides hinges for use in knee braces to correct and prevent knee pathology. Further provided are knee braces comprising the hinges of the present invention to correct and prevent knee pathology including osteoarthritis. Also provided are methods of treating knee pathology by using the hinges and braces of the present invention to apply a corrective rotational force and an off-loading force to the affected knee compartment.

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