WO2003017890A1 - Contoured knee brace frame - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
- A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
- A61F5/0102—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations
- A61F5/0123—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations for the knees
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- the present invention relates to knee braces. More particularly, the invention relates to a contoured knee brace frame adapted for improved comfort and performance. Description of the Related Art
- the human knee generally comprises an articulating joint between the thigh and calf muscle groups that supports the weight of the body while a person is standing, walking or running.
- the joint is primarily held together by four small but strong ligaments, namely, the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments and the medial and lateral collateral ligaments.
- the knee is a relatively weak joint and therefore knee injuries arising out of cartilage damage, ligament strain, and other causes are relatively commonplace. Knee injuries are particularly likely to occur during physical activities in which the knees are subjected to significant lateral loads. Among the numerous physical activities in which knee injuries can occur, skiing and motorcycle racing have proven to be particularly hazardous.
- Preventive knee braces generally include upper and lower rigid members that are connected together by a pair of mechanical hinges.
- the upper and lower rigid members are typically made of a hard plastic and are secured to the leg by a number of straps.
- Skiing is an activity in which this problem is particularly troublesome.
- the bumps and vibrations experienced while skiing cause the knee braces to impact each other on a continual basis.
- This problem is especially apparent while skiing at high speeds, such as during downhill racing, and can significantly impact the skier's performance. orse yet, in some cases, it has been found that the knee brace frames can actually catch on each other, thereby causing the skier to fall and possibly resulting in a serious injury.
- various attempts have been made to provide a knee brace with a reduced profile along the medial superior thigh region to help minimize these problems.
- none of the existing knee braces has been sufficient to achieve this goal while still providing adequate support and effectively preventing injuries to the four primary knee ligaments.
- Many of the proposed knee braces are configured with a relatively large clearance between the rigid frame and the leg around the knee joint. Because the rigid frame does not fit snugly onto the leg, the knee joint can move or bend in undesirable directions and can therefore damage the ligaments.
- the proposed knee braces have a relatively high profile and are therefore much more likely to catch or snag on a foreign object during physical activity.
- a knee brace frame is constructed of a durable material that is resistant to corrosion.
- a knee brace frame is relatively inexpensive to manufacture and is aesthetically appealing.
- the present invention addresses these needs. Summary of the Invention
- the preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a new and improved knee brace that provides excellent support to the knee joint while being very comfortable to wear.
- the knee brace frame is contoured such that no rigid structure is located along the medial superior region of the thigh. As a result, the preferred embodiments of the present invention do not produce pressure along the inner thigh and do not interfere with an opposing knee brace or the natural motion of the leg.
- the knee brace frame is generally characterized by upper and lower rigid members that are connected together by polycentric hinges located along the axis of the knee, h a preferred embodiment, the upper rigid member is formed as a single continuous piece that circumvents the medial superior thigh, yet can still be firmly attached to the thigh to provide excellent support and stability of the knee joint.
- All the preferred embodiments of the present invention have tremendous structural integrity and can withstand the application of large forces over long periods of time.
- the preferred embodiments are easy to assemble and use many parts that are common to knee brace frames that are currently in existence.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a knee brace according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged side view showing the juncture between the upper medial segment and the angled segment of the knee brace of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a top view of the upper curved segment of the knee brace of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 4 is a side view of the knee brace of FIG. 1 during use.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a preferred embodiment of a knee brace 10 according to the present invention.
- the illustrated knee brace 10 is intended for use on the left leg and includes an upper rigid member 20, a lower rigid member 30, and polycentric hinges 40 located along the axis of the knee joint.
- the knee brace 10 maintains the thigh and calf in proper alignment and thereby prevents injuries caused by lateral knee joint displacement.
- the polycentric hinges 40 are configured with a limited range of rotation to prevent hyperextension of the lower leg.
- the knee brace 10 is also provided with a plurality of straps for securing the upper 20 and lower 30 members to the respective thigh and calf portions of the leg.
- the illustrated knee brace 10 is preferably used to prevent injuries to the knee joint; however, the knee brace may also be used to support the knee joint during rehabilitation after an injury.
- the rigid upper member 20 of the knee brace 10 is constructed such that no rigid structure is located along the medial superior thigh region of the leg.
- the knee brace 10 is very comfortable to wear and does not interfere with the natural motion of the leg.
- the improved structure is shaped with a low profile that significantly reduces the likelihood that the knee brace will not catch or snag on a foreign object.
- the illustrated embodiment of the present invention is constructed such that the upper rigid member 20 is formed as a single continuous piece having four primary segments: an upper lateral segment 22, an upper medial segment 24, an upper curved segment 26, and an angled segment 28.
- the rigid lower member 30 is formed as a single continuous piece having three primary segments: a lower lateral segment 32, a lower medial segment 34 and a lower curved segment 36. It will be appreciated that the knee brace frame could also be constructed of multiple rigid segments joined together to form upper and lower rigid members.
- the upper medial segment 24 is significantly shorter in length than the upper lateral segment 22.
- the upper medial segment 24 is about 30% to 70% shorter than the upper lateral segment 22.
- the upper medial segment 24 is about 50% shorter than the upper lateral segment 22. Because the upper medial segment 24 has a shortened length, the upper rigid member 20 of the knee brace 10 does not extend up into the medial superior (i.e. inner upper) portion of the thigh.
- the angled segment 28 of the upper rigid member 20 extends upward from the top of the upper medial segment 24. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the centerlines of the upper medial segment 24 and the angled segment 28 intersect to form an angle ⁇ . Preferably, the angle ⁇ is between about 30 degrees and 60 degrees. Most preferably, the angle ⁇ is about 45 degrees. In order to conform to the shape of the thigh, the angled segment 28 extends both upward from the top of the upper medial segment 24 and laterally around the leg toward the front of the thigh. As a result, the angled segment 28 provides a rigid structure that circumvents the medial superior region of the thigh. As illustrated in the embodiment of FIG. 3, the angled segment 28 extends around the left leg from the medial thigh toward the front of the thigh by an angle ⁇ . Preferably, the angle ⁇ is between about 40 degrees and 80 degrees.
- the curved segment 26 at the upper end of the knee brace 10 extends horizontally around the front of the thigh to provide support.
- the curved segment 26 connects the top of the lateral segment 22 with the top of the angled segment 28.
- the curved segment 26 extends from the lateral segment towards the medial segment 28 by an angle ⁇ .
- the angle ⁇ is between about 100 degrees and 140 degrees.
- the knee brace 10 further comprises a first strap 52 and a second strap 54 for securing the upper rigid member 20 to the thigh.
- Each of the straps 52, 54 is connected to the rigid upper member 20 at two locations and extends around the back of the thigh.
- the straps 52, 54 are preferably thin, flexible bands that are secured with Nelcro®.
- the first strap 52 is coupled to the rigid upper member 20 at the medial and lateral ends of the curved segment 26. As a result, the first strap 52 extends along a path that lies in substantially the same plane as the curved segment 26 of the rigid upper member 20.
- the curved segment 26 and the first strap 52 form a circular support member around the upper thigh that provides an attachment point for the knee brace 10 and helps ensure that the knee brace is firmly secured onto the leg.
- the illustrated embodiment also comprises two lower straps for securing the lower rigid member 30 to the calf.
- an embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in the figures as having four straps, any number of straps may be used wherein the knee brace can be firmly secured to the leg.
- the contoured shape of the rigid upper member 20 of the present invention advantageously allows for the use of rotatable strap tab caps 44 at both the medial and lateral ends of the upper curved segment 26.
- the rotatable strap tab caps 44 allow the upper strap 52 to be adjusted to more precisely fit the shape of the user's leg, thereby improving the comfort and effectiveness of the knee brace.
- the first strap 52 passes through strap tabs 42 which, in turn, are attached to the ends of the curved segment 26 via the rotatable strap tab caps 44 located along the exterior portion of the curved segment 26. Because the curved segment 26 of the present invention does not extend into the medial superior thigh region, the rotatable strap tab cap located on the medial end of the curved segment 26 does not cause discomfort nor interfere with the opposing leg.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a preferred embodiment of the knee brace 10 of the present invention as used on a left leg.
- the upper rigid member 20 of the knee brace 10 is advantageously configured without any rigid structure in the region 50 along the medial superior thigh. Therefore, there is no rigid structure to produce discomfort or impede the natural motion of the leg.
- the knee brace of the present invention is configured to conform to the natural shape of the leg. Therefore, it has a ver low profile and can be worn during virtually any physical activity. Also, due to the low profile, the knee brace can be comfortably worn under long pants if desired. The snug fit provides a large number of support points that prevent the knee joint from bending in undesirable directions and therefore provides excellent stability.
- the improved knee brace of the present invention is particularly advantageous for use by skiers.
- the skis are preferably kept close together in a substantially parallel arrangement to provide for optimal speed and control.
- the legs must be maintained close together and therefore the inner thighs frequently contact or rub against each other.
- the rigid upper member of the knee brace of the present invention does not extend into the medial superior thigh, a skier wearing the knee brace can move comfortably and is not impeded by the rigid structure of the knee brace.
- the ability to move comfortably and naturally is critical to a skier's performance, particularly when the skier is participating in racing or other competition.
- the improved knee brace of the present invention is also advantageous for use while riding motorcycles, and particularly while moto-cross racing.
- moto-cross racing a rider will commonly press his or her medial superior thigh against the gas tank to provide balance while making a turn and to help control the motorcycle.
- this maneuver has been very difficult and uncomfortable for riders wearing a knee brace because the rigid upper frame prevented close contact between the thigh and the motorcycle.
- the improved knee brace of the present invention eliminates this problem by removing the interfering structure and allows the rider to maneuver without constraint.
- the upper and lower members of the knee brace are preferably made of a durable plastic, such as polypropylene, or any other durable material, such as aluminum alloy 6061 T6.
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