Orthopedic device for controlled functioning of joint, includes actuator for assisting or opposing movement of moving part of device used to move body part associated with joint

摘要

The moving part (2) intended for moving the body part associated with the joint is driven by a pneumatic or hydraulic actuator (3). The device (1) can be operated in a first state where the person physically moves the moving part while the actuator applies an opposing force to this movement, or in a second state where the actuator assists in the movement of the moving part.