Patent ID: 6537237
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: A61F,A63B

Abstract:
An orthotic device comprising:first and second elongated support members, wherein the support members are pivotally connected at their respective proximal ends; a tensioning member; a first center anchoring device adapted to receive the tensioning member and positioned substantially at the middle of the distal end of the first member; first and second pairs of guides, each pair adapted to receive the tensioning member, the first pair of guides positioned at the distal end of the first member and at opposite sides of the first member, the second pair of guides positioned at substantially the middle of the proximal end of the second member; a second center anchoring device adapted to receive the tensioning member and positioned at substantially the middle of the distal end of the second member; wherein, when the tensioning member is placed in the first pair of guides and around the second center anchoring device, a flexion moment is created; and when the tensioning member is placed around both the first and second center anchoring devices and in the second pair of guides, an extension moment is created; whereby, when the device is adapted to fit to a patient's limb connected by a joint, the limb can be urged either a flexed or extended position by placing the tensioning member in the first or second guides respectively.