Instrumented orthopedic restraining device and method of use

摘要: An instrumented orthopedic restraining device is provided. The includes an ambulatory housing, including first and second distal end portions, means for movement of the portions relative to one another. preferably elongated bar equipped with a stress sensing mechanism on bar. A control unit provided indicating sensed based upon outputs from mechanism. Preferred embodiments include plurality strain gauges attached interconnected which recording microprocessor alternately adjustable hinge interconnecting sections bar, wherein angle between respective can be adjusted electromechanical at least partially controlled by software read Methods using present invention are also disclosed.