Orthopedic device having a dynamic control system
US9351864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0125
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic device is arranged to apply a dynamic load on a leg of a user. The orthopedic device has a rigid or semi-rigid frame including lower and upper frames, and a hinge assembly connecting the lower and upper frames. A dynamic loading component is used to urge the load on the user's leg on the basis of flexion of the hinge assembly on the basis of tension in an elongate element connecting the dynamic loading component and at least one of the lower and upper frames. A peak load is generated at a flexion angle between extension and maximum flexion of the hinge assembly.
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