Joint for orthotic device

An orthotic device comprising:

• a first member;
• a second member;
• a pivotal joint interconnecting said first and second members;
• an abutment member mounted on said first member and having first and second abutment surfaces;
• first limit means on said second member adapted to contact said first abutment surface to limit pivotal movement between said first member and said second member in a first pivotal direction;
• second limit means on said second member and adapted to contact said second abutment surface to limit pivotal movement between said first and said second members in a second pivotal direction opposite to said first pivotal direction;
• first and second adjustment means to adjust the position of said first and second limit means to limit the maximum angular movement of said first and said second members to a predetermined desired angle;
• first and second locking means operative to prevent undesired movement of said first and second limit means respectively;
• release means having an operating member operation of which moves said first abutment surface to a position out of range of contact with said first limit means to permit of relative movement of said first and second members beyond the limit position, provided by said first limit means.