Abstract: A limb restraint adapted for orthopedic examinations and operating procedures provides a firm support for a portion of a patient's limb while the limb or a joint is manipulated or stressed. The restraint includes a rigid frame which defines a partially enclosed area within which the patient's limb is inserted. The enclosed area of the frame accommodates a blood pressure type air bag cuff or tourniquet which is secured to the frame by a fastener. Restraintive force is applied to the limb and monitored by pressurizing the air bag to a controlled level. In one embodiment, the partially enclosed area is shaped as an inverted "U" and with the operating table providing the bottom closure. In a further embodiment, the frame includes a horizontal way which extends along the operating table and terminates at an upward laterally curve jaw. An adjustable medially curved jaw is positionable along the way. After the adjustable jaw has been positioned, the air bag is pressurized to restrain the limb.