Orthopedic device having detachable components for treatment stages and method for using the same
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1. An orthopedic device, comprising:
- a frame including first and second frame portions;
a first strut assembly permanently secured to and connecting the first and second frame portions and including a hinge located between the first and second frame portions;
a suspension strap arranged to generally form a circumferential loop with the first strut assembly;
wherein the first strut assembly includes a pin directly securable to the suspension strap, the pin extending from at least one of an upper and a lower frame components and between first and second slots of at least one of the upper and lower frame components, the suspension strap defines a plurality of holes sized and configured for receiving the pin.
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Abstract
An orthopedic device has detachable components for treatment stages of an injury or surgical procedure. The orthopedic device is arranged as a protective functional support for regeneration of knee cartilage after surgical repair procedures, and includes a flexion control kit and a wrap-around liner sleeve.
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1. An orthopedic device, comprising:
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a frame including first and second frame portions; a first strut assembly permanently secured to and connecting the first and second frame portions and including a hinge located between the first and second frame portions; a suspension strap arranged to generally form a circumferential loop with the first strut assembly; wherein the first strut assembly includes a pin directly securable to the suspension strap, the pin extending from at least one of an upper and a lower frame components and between first and second slots of at least one of the upper and lower frame components, the suspension strap defines a plurality of holes sized and configured for receiving the pin. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An orthopedic device, comprising:
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a frame including first and second frame portions connected to one another by a strut assembly having a hinge, each of the first and second frame portions defining first and second sides; a sleeve defining at least a main panel such that a first side of the main panel secures to the first side of the first and second frame portions and forming an opening with the first strut assembly, and a second side of the main panel removably secures to the second side of the first and second frame portions to form a continuously circumferential sleeve with the first and second frame portions, the main panel is arranged to span a clearance defined between the first and second sides of the first and second frame portions; wherein the main panel includes a first tab extending from the second side, the first tab corresponding to a first buckle assembly arranged to secure to the second side of one of the first and second frame portions, respectively; wherein a first suspension strap has a first end securing to the first side of the first frame portion, and a second end securing to the first buckle assembly, the first suspension strap extending over the main panel along a length of the main panel defined between the first tab and the first side of the main panel. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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