Patent ID: 6142965
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An orthopedic brace providing active resistance to axial rotation and translation in a joint comprising an attachment member, at least one circumferentially spiraling bracing member having a proximal end for positioning on one side of a joint and attached to said attachment member and a terminal distal end for positioning on the other side of the joint along a longitudinal axis formed through the joint and attached to said attachment member at least one of said proximal end or said terminal distal end being detachably attached to said attachment member, and a continuous circumferentially spiraling distance of singular direction extending between said proximal end and said distal end defining a circumference orientated about the joint from said proximal end to said distal end, active resistance to axial rotation and translation of the joint being provided by a change in said circumference responsive to a change in position of said proximal end relative to said distal end, said at least one circumferentially spiraling bracing member sized to provide body-compressive force about a joint proximal and distal to the joint.