| abstract |
An orthotic knee brace (10) is custom fit to the user's leg without requiring any separate casting steps. The brace (10) includes a thigh cuff (12) which is hinged to a calf cuff (14). Straps (30, 32, 34, 36, 38) can provide support to at least a portion of the leg. A pad (40) is removably disposed on the interior surface of both the thigh cuff (12) and the calf cuff (14) and contacts the user's leg. The pad (40) is initially pliable when placed around the user's leg and conforms to the leg shape. After a predetermined time the pad (40) cures to maintain the leg shape even after the brace (10) is removed. |