Patent ID: 7846120

Claim:
An orthotic device for supporting a jointed limb of a human body, comprising: a first segment including a first support member that extends along a posterior portion of the limb, a first support pad secured to the first support member, and a channel slot extending along the first support member; and an extension segment including a second support member that extends along the posterior portion of the limb and a second support pad secured to the second support member, the extension support member being coupled to the first segment by entering and engaging the channel slot, wherein the extension segment further includes: a third support pad located posterior to the limb and at a higher elevation than the second support pad; a third support member secured to the third support pad and extending along a posterior portion of the limb; and a first connection for securing the second support member and the third support member, wherein the first connection provides an adjustable range of angular motion between the second support member and the third support member about a first axis.