Abstract: One embodiment is a retractable brace comprising a telescoping portion including a first tube and a second tube, wherein the first tube includes a plurality of adjustment holes; a first bracket coupled to a first end of the telescoping portion; and a second bracket coupled to,a second end of the telescoping portion, the second bracket including a plurality pin holes that align with the plurality of attachment holes. Another embodiment of a retractable brace includes a telescoping portion including a first tube and a second tube, wherein the first tube includes a plurality of adjustment holes; a footplate coupled to a first end of the telescoping portion; and a bracket coupled to a second end of the telescoping portion, the bracket including wings.

Abstract: One embodiment is a retractable brace comprising a telescoping support including a first tube and a second tube, wherein the first tube includes a plurality of adjustment holes; a foot plate coupled to a first end of the telescoping support; and a bracket coupled to a second end of the telescoping portion, the bracket including a plurality pin holes that align with the plurality of attachment holes in the telescoping support of the retractable brace. The bracket includes in one embodiment an attachment member; a plurality of wings coupled to the attachment member; and at least two pin holes in each of the plurality of wings for securing the bracket to the retractable brace such that the bracket is prevented from pivoting when two pins are place through the two pin holes in each of the plurality of wings and through corresponding holes in the retractable brace.