Knee brace with sagittal adjustment
US6540709B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0134
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a knee brace with sagittal adjustment, that is a brace or an orthotic device capable of correcting the knee joint into varus or valgus for osteoarthritis treatment. The knee brace comprises a thigh cuff (1) and a shin cuff (2) interconnected by a hinge portion (3) on the lateral side of the knee brace only. According to the invention, the hinge portion is capable of providing a sagittal correction force to correct the position of a knee joint into varus or valgus. Preferably, the hinge portion comprises a structure which may be locked in a curved or angled position to provide the sagittal correction force.
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