simulate normal knee movements all connections herein to hinge components 401 and 402 are as described in the referenced patent those skilled in the art will recognize that other conventional hinge constructions are clearly contemplated for use herein referring specifically to fig2 an exploded view of the knee brace 100 is shown femoral frame 200 is comprised of medial frame 220 lateral frame 210 inner width adjustment plate 260 and outer width adjustment plate 250 medial frame 220 has a horizontally elongate section 224 and vertically elongate section 226 horizontally elongate section 224 includes a width adjustment slot 222 which extends substantially across horizontally elongate section 224 furthermore horizontally elongate section 224 is preferably formed in an arcuate configuration to accommodate the shape of leg 10 specifically the curvature of femur section 16 so as to minimize the profile resulting from and the obstruction caused by the presence of knee brace 100 vertically extending section 226 is comprised of upper angular adjustment bolt securing hole 228 a and lower angular adjustment bolt securing hole 228 b angle adjustment arm 240 has a vertically elongate angle adjustment slot 242 which slidably engages medial frame 220 at angular adjustment bolt securing holes 228 a and 228 b angle adjustment retaining bolts not shown are inserted through angle adjustment holes 228 a and 228 b and angle adjustment slot 240 in its most extended state the upper end of.