of the splint and radial tabs with directional markings are provided as visual indicators of the angular setting of the splint hinge application_number US 66408500 A description with reference to the drawings wherein like elements are designated by like numerals fig1 depicts an orthopedic splint or knee brace 10 applied to the knee joint k of a patient the brace includes an upper plate 12 and a lower plate 14 connected to each other for pivotal movement by a hinge 16 the upper plate is attached to the thigh of the patient 39 s leg by an upper strap s 1 and the lower plate is similarly attached to the leg below the knee by a lower strap s 2 so that the hinge 16 lies adjacent to and pivots with bending of the knee typically two similar knee braces 10 are applied to the knee joint of the patient one brace on the outside of the leg as shown in fig1 and an opposite second brace hidden in fig1 on the inside of the leg the two braces are generally parallel to each other and provide lateral support to the knee joint while allowing flexing of the knee joint in a plane parallel to the planes of movement of the brace hinge 16 in the course of rehabilitation or other therapy it may be desirable to temporarily hold the knee at a particular fixed angle or to limit the range of movement of the knee to.