Patent ID: 6027466
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An orthopedic joint for connection between a first body part attachment and a second body part attachment, the joint comprising:A) first connector means for attaching to said first body part attachment;B) second connector means for attaching to said second body part attachment;C) pivot means for connecting said first and second connector means for rotary movement in a first plane for flexion and extension movement between the first and second body part attachments;D) stop means operatively connected to said pivot means for adjustably limiting said flexion and extension movement;E) rotary attachment means interposed between said first and second connector means for providing rotary motion between said first and second connector means in a second plane substantially orthogonal to said first plane; andF) infinitely variable adjustment means connected to said rotary attachment means for moving the relative position between said first and second connector means in said second plane, said adjustment means constructed to maintain an adjusted fixed position of the second connector means when in use and during adjustment.