Knee orthosis and joint construction therefor

摘要: An orthotic joint, and the orthosis with which it is used, for protective treatment of ligamentous injuries or deficiencies, as a supplement to total joint replacement. The includes tibial member defining narrow, upwardly-opening socket femoral having planar head portion slidably received within that socket. Therefore, on each side are pair opposing engaging surfaces, one provided by other wall One those surfaces recess its major dimensions extending in plane surface narrow cam track about periphery; being at least protuberance engageable portions during flexion extension exerting constraining forces similar would be exerted selected ligaments patient's knee if such were present, healthy, functioning properly.