Patent ID: 8328746

Claim:
A knee brace, divided into anterior and posterior sides by a frontal plane, and having first and second sides divided by a median plane, comprising: a proximal frame element having an outwardly facing surface; a distal frame element having an outwardly facing surface; a first hinge connecting to the proximal and distal frame elements; a second hinge connecting to the proximal and distal frame elements; a first strap adjustable in length and having a first end directly attached to a first side of the proximal frame element and a second end attached to the first side of the distal frame element, the first strap spiraling from the first side of the proximal frame element to the first side of the distal frame element about the posterior and anterior sides of the knee brace; wherein the first strap spirals within the first and second hinges at the second side of the brace.