Patent ID: 8926537
Filing Date: 2015-01-06
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An orthopedic device comprising: an elongate belt member having first and second ends; a plate slidably connecting to the belt member, the plate being bendable to accommodate anatomy of a wearer and rigidly supporting anatomy of the wearer as the belt member is tensioned; a closure system located on a posterior side of the orthopedic device and arranged for placement for a back of the wearer, and at least one elongate tensioning element arranged to tighten the device about a user, the at least one tensioning element having a first end connecting to the closure system and a second end releasably securing to the belt member, the closure system connecting the first end of the belt member to the plate, the closure system freely movably connecting to the plate within a predetermined range in response to movement of the at least one tensioning element relative to the second end of the second end of the belt member; wherein the plate includes side wing portions inwardly contoured toward a wearer, a tapered top portion and generally rounded side portions.