The orthopedic brace serves the purpose of splinting and balancing the lateral instability of knee joints and is characterised by a tie-plate intended to be applied to the side of the knee joint having the preponderant instability, which is acted upon by elastic belt straps which lead to fastening points...http://www.google.sh/patents/US4632098?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4632098 - Orthopedic brace for knee joints
