Abstract: A prosthetic device including a proximal ring having a plurality of proximal ring openings, a means for securing an object in the proximal ring openings, a distal ring having a plurality of distal ring openings, a means for securing an object in the distal ring openings, and a plurality of rods each having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of each of the plurality of rods is adapted to be received in one of the plurality of proximal ring openings, the distal end of each of the plurality of rods is adapted to be received in one of the plurality of distal ring openings, and at least one of the proximal ring and the distal ring is adjustably attached to the rods. The method includes adjusting the prosthetic device by moving the proximal ring and/or the distal ring relative to at least one of the rods.

Abstract: The invention relates to an orthopedic hinge system, including an outer and an inner lateral base, each substantially complemental in peripheral dimension to each other, the bases each having a major vertical axis, the inner base having a recess. Also included is an elongate distal member having a semi-circular pivot end including, upon a portion of the end, ratchet teeth pointing in a counter-clockwise direction, the pivot end rotationally secured to both of the bases. Further included is an elongate proximal member having a transverse end element proportioned for complemental securement within the recess of the inner base, transverse end element including an axis of rotation co-linear with an axis of rotation of the distal member and defining an axis of rotation of the pivot end of the distal member.