Patent ID: 9125730
Filing Date: 2015-09-08
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An orthopedic device arranged for dynamically treating a knee, the orthopedic device having a central axis and a frontal plane parallel to and intersecting the central axis and dividing the orthopedic device along first and second sides, the orthopedic device having a medial-lateral plane and dividing the orthopedic device into medial and lateral sides and generally oriented perpendicular to the frontal plane, the orthopedic device comprising: a hinge assembly; an upper cuff and a lower cuff spaced apart from and connected by the hinge assembly to define a frame; a dynamic shell connected to the frame and extending along the first side of the orthopedic device; an adjustment system connected to the dynamic shell and including a tensioning element operatively engaging the dynamic shell and the hinge assembly; wherein the dynamic shell is drawn toward the frontal plane as the orthopedic device goes from an extension orientation to a flexion orientation; wherein the tensioning element has a first end anchored to the hinge assembly.