An orthopedic device arranged to articulate during flexion at a plurality of angles between extension at 0 degrees and a maximum flexion at 135 degrees, the device comprising: a first strut; a second strut; a hinge assembly connecting the first and second struts (618, 620) to one another, the hinge assembly include a hinge connecting the first and second struts (618, 620); and a dynamic loading component connected to the second strut and located on an anterior or posterior side of the orthopedic device, a variable distance defined between the dynamic loading component and the second strut; characterized in that the hinge assembly includes a length of at least one elongate element arranged for moving the dynamic loading component toward the second strut by reducing a width of said variable distance as the knee undergoes flexion, the at least one elongate element connecting to a lateral or medial side of the second strut and coupling the dynamic loading component thereto, the hinge assembly arranged to create peak tension in the at least one elongate element at a peak angle (θp) between extension and maximum flexion of the orthopedic device and generally diminish in tension from the peak angle (θp) toward extension and flexion, the at least one elongate element freely moving from generally anterior and posterior peripheral sides of the hinge over a V-shaped movement profile; the hinge assembly includes a first guide located on the second strut and extending over the hinge and extends to a lower cable guide located on the first strut such that the lower cable guide serves as a pivot point for the V-shaped movement profile; the second strut defines a cutout providing a clearance through a width of the second strut and generally opposite the dynamic loading component, the at least one elongate element arranged to articulate within the cutout and toward the dynamic loading component. a first strut; a second strut; a hinge assembly connecting the first and second struts (618, 620) to one another, the hinge assembly include a hinge connecting the first and second struts (618, 620); and a dynamic loading component connected to the second strut and located on an anterior or posterior side of the orthopedic device, a variable distance defined between the dynamic loading component and the second strut; characterized in that the hinge assembly includes a length of at least one elongate element arranged for moving the dynamic loading component toward the second strut by reducing a width of said variable distance as the knee undergoes flexion, the at least one elongate element connecting to a lateral or medial side of the second strut and coupling the dynamic loading component thereto, the hinge assembly arranged to create peak tension in the at least one elongate element at a peak angle (θp) between extension and maximum flexion of the orthopedic device and generally diminish in tension from the peak angle (θp) toward extension and flexion, the at least one elongate element freely moving from generally anterior and posterior peripheral sides of the hinge over a V-shaped movement profile; the hinge assembly includes a first guide located on the second strut and extending over the hinge and extends to a lower cable guide located on the first strut such that the lower cable guide serves as a pivot point for the V-shaped movement profile; the second strut defines a cutout providing a clearance through a width of the second strut and generally opposite the dynamic loading component, the at least one elongate element arranged to articulate within the cutout and toward the dynamic loading component.