Inventors:
Anthony DiBenedetto - Poland OH
International Classification:
A61F 500
Abstract:
A substantially L-shaped orthopedic brace having a posterior upright that attaches at one end to a thermoplastic calf plate and at the other end to a thermoplastic foot plate. The brace further comprises a hinge at the apex of a contoured heel portion of the upright to provide dorsiflexion and plantar flexion, and a pivot point located below the hinge to provide inversion, eversion, pronation, and supination of the foot. Straps are also provided to attach the calf plate to the foot plate. Leverage bars connect the straps to the foot plate.