Patent ID: 6383156
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An orthopaedic brace comprising:first strut; a second strut; a hinge disposed between said first and second struts and configured to allow movement of one of said first and second struts about an axis defined by said hinge; and an adjustment assembly disposed on one of said first and second struts and configured to cooperate with the one of said first and second struts to adjustably set an operative length of the one of said first and second struts, wherein: the one of said first and second struts includes a plurality of apertures corresponding to a plurality of strut length settings; said adjustment assembly comprises: a body having a slot configured to slidably receive the one of said first and second struts; and a retention assembly configured to engage any one of said plurality of apertures to set the length of the one of said first and second struts; and said retention assembly includes: an actuator; a spring; a fastener; and a bushing; said fastener coupling said bushing to said actuator with said spring disposed between said actuator and said bushing.