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Abstract

An exteriorly positionable anatomical brace for stabilizing a unit pivoting joint disposed between a first limb structure and a second limb structure of a living being. The brace includes a first cuff partially encompassable about the first limb structure and a second cuff partially encompassable about the second limb structure. Each cuff is a generally U-shaped tensionable and flexibly bendable wall structure with two lateral cuff arms having respective distal ends arcuately extending toward each other. At least one tensioning elongate member is integral with each lateral cuff arm and has a threaded end extending from the respective distal end of the cuff. A stop member is disposed at each distal end of each cuff arm and accommodates the passage therethrough of the threaded end of the elongate member. A threaded bolt engaged thereon bendably draws each respective elongate member with respective integral lateral cuff arm progressively tighter against the respective adjacent limb structure site for stable engagement therewith. A pivotable brace joint member connects the first and second cuffs, and preferably can at least partially replicate normal multiplanar joint movement.

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