A hinge is provided for an orthopedic brace that pivotally couples the ends of upper and lower arms of the brace. The hinge includes a pair of hinge plates, each having a rigid support member enclosed within an inner covering and an outer covering that integrally form a continuous unitary ...http://www.google.fr/patents/US5772618?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US5772618 - Hinge for an orthopedic brace