Orthopedic device with a connector assembly

A buckle assembly in an orthopedic device and arranged to connect a frame to first and second straps, the buckle assembly comprising:

• a base part;
• a strap mount connecting to the base part;
• a lever having a first end pivotally connected to a pivot point to the base part, the lever arranged to connect at a second end to the frame;
• wherein the strap mount has first and second mount parts extending away from the base part, each of the first and second mount parts having a connection interface adapted to connect to the first and second straps, respectively;
• wherein the first and second mount parts extend in first and second directions, respectively, at first and second angles, respectively, relative to a center lateral axis of the base part, the first and second angles being different from one another;
• wherein the first and second mount parts are divided by a clearance having a tapered width;
• wherein the first and second mount parts are pivotable relative to one another in first and second rotational directions, respectively, about an inward point of the clearance at the strap mount.

An orthopedic device comprising:

• a frame assembly including first and second shells;
• first and second straps having at least first and second portions defined along a length of each of said first and second straps;
• first and second buckle assemblies connecting to a first side of the first and second shells, respectively, and to first portions of the first and second straps, respectively, wherein the first and second buckle assemblies are connected to the first portions of the first and second straps non-adjustably;
• a main panel connecting to the second portions of the first and second straps, respectively, and arranged to extend at a popliteal region of a user;
• wherein the first and second straps extend obliquely relative to one another;
• wherein the main panel is defined by a stretchable material.