Patent ID: 9375341
Filing Date: 2016-06-28
CPC Classification: A61F

Claim Text:
1. An orthopedic device, comprising: a frame including first and second frame portions; a first strut assembly permanently secured to and connecting the first and second frame portions and including a hinge located between the first and second frame portions; a second strut assembly detachably connected to the first and second frame portions, the second strut assembly having upper and lower frame components connected to one another by a hinge; a force strap arranged to spiral between and connect to the first and second frame portions, the force strap including a first end connecting to a buckle assembly removably securing to one of the first and second frame portions; a suspension strap connecting to opposed sides of at least one of the first and second frame portions, the suspension strap including a first end connecting to the buckle assembly; a stability strap arranged to generally form a circumferential loop about the first and second strut assemblies; wherein the second strut assembly detachably secures to the suspension strap and extends through at least one slot formed by at least one of the upper and lower frame portions, the force strap extends under the second strut assembly such that the second strut assembly can be added or removed with no effect of the unloading function of the force straps.