Patent ID: 8425440
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An orthotic hinge for a joint of a human body at which a body part pivots, comprising: first and second members able to extend along respective posterior portions of body parts near the joint, each member able to be fitted with alternate orthotic support portions; an angular adjustment connection joining one of the first member and the second member to a third member to provide an adjustable range of angular motion between the third member and said joined first or second member, the third member having an arcuate shape centered at an adjustment axis, and the joined first or second member having an arcuate shape centered at the same adjustment axis overlapping the arcuate shape of the third member, and an attachment for permitting the arcuate shapes to rotate about the adjustment axis, and for mutually securing the third member and joined first or second member; and a hinge connection joining the first member and the second member, permitting angular motion about a hinge axis, and mutual disconnection and reconnection of the first and second members along the hinge axis, the hinge connection further comprising: