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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 03, 2018
Filed:
Jan. 09, 2012
Serena N. Oaks, Encinitas, CA (US);
Stefanie L. Mah, El Cajon, CA (US);
Serena N. Oaks, Encinitas, CA (US);
Stefanie L. Mah, El Cajon, CA (US);
Breg, Inc., Carlsbad, CA (US);
Abstract
An orthopedic knee brace is provided having a sleeve, a longitudinal support assembly and a strapping system. The sleeve is positionable over a knee with the longitudinal support assembly engaging the sleeve. The longitudinal support assembly includes an upper support member, a lower support member and a hinge positionable in engagement with the knee. The strapping system includes a strap extending in a helical path across a lower point on the upper support member proximal to the hinge to an upper point on the upper support member or in a helical path across an upper point on the lower support member proximal to the hinge to a lower point on the lower support member.