Abstract: A brace for supporting a biomechanical joint includes first and second surface regions disposed relatively distal to the joint on a first side of a limb and a third surface region disposed substantially adjacent to the joint on a second side of the limb so that by applying forces between the surface regions, a portion of the joint is cantilevered and pressure is relieved from a cartilage surface region within the joint.

Abstract: A brace for supporting a biomechanical joint includes first and second surface regions disposed relatively distal to the joint on a first side of a limb and a third surface region disposed substantially adjacent to the joint on a second side of the limb so that by applying forces between the surface regions, portion of the joint is cantilevered and pressure is relieved from a cartilage surface region within the joint.

Abstract: A brace for supporting a biomechanical joint includes first and second surface regions disposed relatively distal to the joint on a first side of a limb and a third surface region disposed substantially adjacent to the joint on a second side of the limb so that by applying forces between the surface regions, a portion of the joint is cantilevered and pressure is relieved from a cartilage surface region within the joint.

Abstract: A brace for supporting a biomechanical joint includes first and second surface regions disposed relatively distal to the joint on a first side of a limb and a third surface region disposed substantially adjacent to the joint on a second side of the limb so that by applying forces between the surface regions, a portion of the joint is cantilevered and pressure is relieved from a cartilage surface region within the joint.

Abstract: A knee brace for control of ligament instability in all planes having thigh and shin cuffs, a polycentric hinge on the lateral side of the knee, and a pivoting articulation plate on the medial side of the knee. The cuffs are attached to the leg by non-stretchable straps and provide anterior-posterior stability. The medial pivot plate stabilizes the brace on the medial side of the knee and in combination with the lateral hinge and a lateral plate provides medial-lateral stability. In another embodiment the cuff is replaced by thigh plates with adjustable connecting means to accommodate different sized thighs. The thigh plates, medial plate and shin cuff are shaped to permit interchangeable use on left and right knee braces. Adjustable front and rear straps connect the medial pivot plate and shin cuff for providing ligament stability and adjustability as to various knee widths.

Abstract: A knee brace for control of ligament instability in all planes having upper and lower cuffs above and below the knee, a polycentric hinge on the lateral side of the knee, and a medial articulation plate on the medial side of the knee. The cuffs are attached to the leg with non-stretchable straps and provide anterior-posterior stability. The medial pivot plate is designed to stabilize the brace on the medial side of the knee and in conjunction with the lateral hinge and a lateral plate provides medial-lateral stability.

Abstract: A knee brace for controlling ligament instability in all planes while allowing full natural action of the knee. The brace includes a shin plate and a thigh plate connected in hinged relationship. The shin plate has a pair of flanges extending from opposing corners of its top edge which are positionable over the side tibia tubricals. A tensioned popliteal strap attached at opposing ends to opposing flanges is positionable in a substantially horizontal plane around the back of the upper calf adjacent the knee to compress the flanges against the side tibia tubricals for increasing the rotational stability of the knee. The interior of the shin plate is parabolic-shaped to prevent chafing against the crest of the tibia and the elongated edges of the shin plate grasp opposing sides of the triangular-shaped tibia to further increase the rotational stability of the knee. An adjustable extension check strap, which prevents a complete unbending of the knee, passes through a ring positioned on the back of a calf band.