METHOD FOR APPLYING AN ORTHOSE AND ORTHOSE

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a method for applying an orthosis comprising a first dimensionally stable component and a second dimensionally stable component, as well as a corresponding orthosis.

[0002] Orthoses have long been known in the art and are used to protect, support, or restrict the range of motion of a body part of the wearer, such as a joint or limb. This is advantageous, for example, after medical treatment such as surgery, to protect a joint and prevent overuse. The two rigid components of the orthosis are typically positioned on the two body parts connected by the joint being protected. If, for example, the joint is an elbow, the first rigid component is positioned on the upper arm and the second on the forearm.

[0003] From DE 10 2019 119645 A1 and DE 10 2019 130391 A1, orthopaedic devices for supporting the lower back of the wearer are known. These devices comprise a thigh element, which is positioned on the wearer's thigh, and an upper body element, which is positioned on the wearer's upper body. These elements are connected to each other by at least one joint and are not separated when the device is put on or taken off. Each element has a mechanical energy storage device that can be tensioned and released by moving the thigh element relative to the upper body element, provided there is a positive-locking connection between the two elements. These elements are positive-locking elements and are brought into engagement by magnets. The thigh element and the upper body element are neither connected nor separated by these magnets.

[0004] From DE 20 2017 100 201 U1, which represents the closest prior art, an ankle orthosis is known in which a lower leg part and a foot part are attached to each other by means of form-fitting and magnetic elements.

[0005] In another application, for example, a joint of the wearer needs to be fixed in a specific position, such as at a particular joint angle. This usually depends on the individual situation of the joint and the wearer and is therefore difficult or impossible for the orthosis manufacturer to predict. It has therefore proven advantageous in the prior art if, in an orthosis designed for this purpose, the two dimensionally stable components can be arranged and attached in different positions relative to each other.

[0006] People who suffer a stroke, brachial plexus injury, or similar damage to nerve structures or nerve conduction often experience limited or even complete motor impairment in their upper extremities. These limitations are usually due to the lack of or insufficient innervation of the necessary muscles. Support for the extremity can be provided by orthoses. Applying such a multi-part orthosis, which has several rigid components, often proves difficult. This is particularly true when the various rigid components of the orthosis need to be positioned on different parts of the body, preferably connected by a joint of the wearer.However, even if the orthosis is intended to enable or fix a specific position and posture of a body part or joint, putting it on can be problematic for the wearer. This is especially true if the position or posture is not the natural position or posture of the body part or joint.

[0007] The invention is therefore based on the objective of proposing a method for applying an orthosis that is simple and safe to perform and yet ensures sufficient safety and stability of the orthosis.

[0008] The invention solves the stated problem by a method for applying an orthosis with a first dimensionally stable component comprising a first magnetic element and a first positive locking element, and a second dimensionally stable component comprising a second magnetic element and a second positive locking element, wherein the method comprises the following steps: Applying the first component to a part of the carrier so that it extends along the body part, with the first component not yet connected to the second component; positioning the second component on the first component. wherein, in the applied state of the orthosis, a magnetic attraction force acts between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element, and the first positive locking element forms a positive locking connection with the second positive locking element, thereby preventing movement of the two components relative to each other, wherein, after positioning the second component on the first component, the positive locking connection is brought into engagement with each other by bringing the first positive locking element and the second positive locking element into engagement with each other, wherein the first positive locking element and / or the second positive locking element are moved relative to each other.According to the invention, such a method is characterized in that the first positive locking element and / or the second positive locking element is brought from a first position to a second position by a force exerted by the first magnetic element and / or the second magnetic element, thereby creating the positive locking connection.

[0009] First, the first component is positioned on the wearer's body part so that it extends along its length. This first component could be, for example, a splint or a shell, and is attached to the wearer's body part, for instance, using fastening straps. At this stage, the second component is not yet connected to the first, so the relative position of the two components does not yet need to be considered. Therefore, it is particularly easy for the wearer to position the component on their body part.

[0010] Only then is the second component positioned on the first. The position and / or orientation of the two components relative to each other is preferably determined and fixed in a way that is necessary and appropriate for the orthosis's functionality. The wearer of the orthosis only needs to hold and move the second component, as the first component is already attached to their body part. This also reduces the motor effort required by the procedure.

[0011] When the orthosis is in place, a magnetic attraction exists between the first and second magnetic elements, counteracting any initial movement of the two components relative to each other. In the simplest case, the first magnetic element contains one magnet and the second magnetic element contains another magnet, with these magnets positioned relative to each other when the orthosis is in place such that the north pole of one magnet points towards the south pole of the other.

[0012] In addition to this magnetic attraction, the first and second form-locking elements, when the orthosis is applied, create a positive connection that prevents movement of the two components relative to each other. This does not necessarily mean that all movement of the two components relative to each other is prevented. While this is a preferred design, it is not essential. For many applications, it is sufficient if the positive connection prevents individual movements, such as rotations around a single axis or displacements in specific directions. This also does not necessarily mean that only a single movement, such as rotation around a single axis or displacement in a single direction, is prevented by the positive connection.In preferred embodiments, for example, all displacements of the two components relative to each other are prevented, except for displacements in a single direction. This means that displacements, i.e., translational movements of the two components relative to each other, are only possible in this single direction, while all other directions are prevented by the positive-locking connection. In an advantageous embodiment, for example, all rotations of the two components relative to each other are prevented, except for rotation about a single axis of rotation. This means that rotation of the two components relative to each other is only possible about a single axis of rotation. All other rotations about all other axes of rotation are prevented by the positive-locking connection.

[0013] The magnetic attraction between the first and second magnetic elements makes any movement of the two components relative to each other more difficult, as this magnetic attraction must be overcome. Preferably, at least some, and preferably all, of these movements are prevented by the positive locking connection between the two locking elements.

[0014] The first and / or second magnetic element are preferably permanent magnets. The first and / or second magnetic element can also be designed as an electromagnet. However, to generate a magnetic attraction, it is not necessary for both the first and second magnetic elements to be inherently magnetic, i.e., designed as permanent magnets or electromagnets. Rather, it is sufficient if only one of the magnetic elements is a permanent magnet or an electromagnet, and the other magnetic element contains a magnetizable element, for example, made of a ferromagnetic material.

[0015] According to the invention, each of the two dimensionally stable components has a positive locking element and a magnetic element. The positive locking element and / or the magnetic element can be formed integrally with the rest of the respective dimensionally stable component or a portion thereof, for example, a base body, a shell, or a rail. Alternatively, the positive locking element and / or the magnetic element can also be formed as a separate element that is connected to the rest of the respective dimensionally stable component or a portion thereof, for example, a base body, a shell, or a rail. The positive locking connection between the first positive locking element and the second positive locking element can be achieved, for example, by inserting a plug, which forms one of the two positive locking elements, into a corresponding socket, which forms the other positive locking element.Such compounds are sufficiently known from the prior art, so a detailed description is omitted here.

[0016] In one embodiment, for example, both the first and the second dimensionally stable component have a corresponding bushing. These bushings are arranged, for example, on a portion of the component, such as a base body, a shell, or a rail. To enable a positive-locking connection between the two dimensionally stable components, an adapter is preferably used, which is first connected to one of the two bushings. It thereby becomes part of the respective dimensionally stable component. It then forms the respective positive-locking element of the dimensionally stable component, which can interact with the positive-locking element of the respective other dimensionally stable component and create the positive-locking connection.

[0017] The first positive locking element and / or the second positive locking element can be designed as a separate element that can be connected to or is connected to the rest of the respective dimensionally stable component or a portion thereof, for example, a base body, a shell, or a rail. The first magnetic element and / or the second magnetic element can be designed as a separate element that can be connected to or is connected to the rest of the respective dimensionally stable component or a portion thereof, for example, a base body, a shell, or a rail. The first magnetic element and the first positive locking element can be designed together as a separate component. The second magnetic element and the second positive locking element can be designed together as a separate component. These components are referred to as combined elements.The respective combined element can be connected or joined to the rest of the respective dimensionally stable component or a portion thereof, for example a base body, a shell or a rail.

[0018] Preferably, when positioning the second component, it is first brought close to the first component, thus generating a magnetic attraction. The magnetic elements are preferably arranged and designed such that the magnetic attraction pulls the second and first components into the desired position relative to each other. In this way, it can guide the movement of the two components relative to each other during positioning and assist the wearer of the orthosis, making it easier for them to achieve the desired and necessary position and / or orientation of the second component relative to the first. Consequently, the magnetic attraction also pulls the second component into the desired position.In this context, the term "at least also" means that there may well be other forces that position and orient the two components relative to each other, so that it is not exclusively the magnetic attraction that moves the two components relative to each other, but the magnetic attraction is "at least also" involved.

[0019] According to the invention, the positive locking connection is only created after the second component has been positioned on the first component, by bringing the first positive locking element and the second positive locking element into engagement with each other. This is particularly advantageous when the movement by which the two components were positioned relative to each other is to be prevented in the reverse direction by the positive locking connection.

[0020] According to the invention, the first positive locking element and / or the second positive locking element are moved relative to each other in order to engage the two positive locking elements with each other. Such movement of at least one of the positive locking elements can, for example, be carried out by the wearer of the orthosis itself by engaging, for example, locking elements, hook-and-loop fastener elements, clip elements, or other positive locking elements with each other.

[0021] According to the invention, the first positive locking element and / or the second positive locking element is moved from a first position to a second position by a force exerted by the first magnetic element and / or the second magnetic element, thereby establishing the positive locking connection. This can be achieved, for example, by the first positive locking element and / or the second positive locking element containing at least one magnet or a magnetizable element which is attracted or repelled by the magnetic field of the first magnetic element and / or the second magnetic element.

[0022] This results in a movement that, for example, leads to the formation of a form-fitting connection.

[0023] In a specific embodiment, one of the positive locking elements is at least one metal pin, which is arranged to be displaceable along its longitudinal direction in a corresponding bore in one of the two components. The other positive locking element is formed in the form of similar bores in the other component. Once the two components are in the desired position on the first component after the second component has been positioned in order to create the positive locking connection, the at least one metal pin is displaced along its longitudinal direction within the bore until it is partially located in the corresponding bore in the other component. It then extends partially into the bores of both components, thereby preventing all movements except longitudinal movement along the bore and the direction of extension.The movement itself can be caused by separate magnetic elements or by the first magnetic element and / or the second magnetic element.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the first positive locking element and / or the second positive locking element can be actuated by an actuating element. This actuating element is used to establish the positive locking connection. The corresponding positive locking element can, for example, be pre-tensioned towards the second position in which the positive locking connection is established, by, for example, a spring or an elastic element exerting a corresponding force on the positive locking element. However, as long as the actuating element is not actuated, the corresponding force cannot cause movement of the positive locking element, for instance, because a holding element holds the positive locking element in the first position in which no positive locking connection is yet established.By actuating the actuating element, this retaining element is released and the force applied by the spring or the elastic element moves the respective positive locking element from the first position to the second position, thus bringing the two positive locking elements into engagement with each other.

[0025] Advantageously, the magnetic attraction and the positive locking connection are created as soon as the second component is positioned against the first. This occurs, for example, when positioning the two components requires a specific movement relative to each other, such as moving them along a specific path. For this purpose, one of the components might have a projection that is guided along a corresponding groove, slot, or other recess or opening in the other component. This creates a positive locking connection during positioning, preventing many, preferably all, movements except for the movement necessary to position the components relative to each other.During this movement and along the path traveled, the distance between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element preferably decreases, so that the distance between the opposite poles of the two magnetic elements decreases and the magnetic attraction force is thereby increased.

[0026] Preferably, the second component is positioned on a second body part of the wearer when it is attached to the first component. In this case, after positioning, the first component is located on one body part and the second component on a second body part. Preferably, the two body parts are connected by a joint, for example, an ankle joint, a knee, a wrist, or an elbow, which is bridged by the orthosis.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the first component can be attached to the second component in different positions and / or orientations. Preferably, the magnetic elements of both components have several individual magnets or magnetizable elements arranged and aligned with each other such that the attractive force acting between them favors the positions and / or orientations of the two components relative to each other in which they can be attached. For example, the magnetic elements of each component can each have several individual magnets arranged in different orientations on the respective component. In a preferred embodiment, the individual magnets are arranged side by side, preferably equidistantly, on the respective component and offset from each other by 180°.This means that the magnetic poles of two adjacent individual magnets pointing in the same direction are opposite in sign. If both magnetic elements of the two components are designed in this way, an attractive force arises between the individual magnets positioned on the two components when opposite poles are arranged opposite each other, and a repulsive force arises when like poles are positioned opposite each other. A similar effect can be achieved by distributing individual magnets around the circumference of an opening and the circumference of a projection. The opening then forms part of one of the components, and the projection part of the other. When the projection is inserted into the opening, the individual magnets are positioned opposite each other.If the orientation is also alternating, the angle between the projection and the opening results in either an attractive or a repulsive interaction between opposing individual magnets. In this way, positions and / or orientations can also be favored through magnetic interactions.

[0028] The invention also solves the stated problem by means of an orthosis with a first component having a first magnetic element and a first positive locking element, and a second component having a second magnetic element and a second positive locking element, wherein the orthosis is designed to be applied using a method described herein.

[0029] Preferably, the first magnetic element and / or the second magnetic element has several individual magnets arranged in different north-south orientations on the respective component. This allows the advantages described above to be achieved.

[0030] Particularly preferably, the first and / or the second magnetic element has at least one magnetizable element which, in the applied state, interacts with a magnetic element of the other component.

[0031] Advantageously, at least one of the magnetic elements, or at least one individual magnet of one of the magnetic elements, is attached to one of the positive locking elements. Particularly preferably, the first positive locking element and / or the second positive locking element is actuated by an actuating element. Particularly preferably, the actuating element has at least one magnet.

[0032] With the aid of the accompanying drawings, some exemplary embodiments of the present invention are explained in more detail below.

[0033] They show: Figures 1 and 2 - schematic representations of an orthosis, Figures 3 to 11 - schematic representations of different form-fitting and magnetic elements, Figures 12 to 15 - different stages in connecting two elements.

[0034] Figure 1Figure 1 schematically shows an orthosis 2 for a forearm and a hand attached to it. The orthosis 2 has a first dimensionally stable component 4 for attaching to the forearm and a second dimensionally stable component 6 for attaching to the hand. The first dimensionally stable component 4 has a first positive locking element 8, which in the illustrated embodiment is formed integrally with the rest of the first dimensionally stable component 4. In the illustrated embodiment, the first positive locking element 8 has recesses 10 in which first magnetic elements are located, which are shown in the illustration. Figure 1 are not recognizable. The second dimensionally stable component 6 has a second positive locking element 12, on which second magnetic elements 14 are located, one of which is shown. In Figure 1The positive locking elements 8, 12 and the magnetic elements contained therein or arranged thereon allow the two dimensionally stable components 4, 6 to be arranged in different orientations relative to each other. Figure 1 This shows one of these orientations.

[0035] Figure 2 shows the same orthosis 2 as Figure 1 However, it can be seen that the first dimensionally stable component 4 and the second dimensionally stable component 6 are arranged in a different orientation relative to each other. This is also evident from the two positive locking elements 8, 12 and, in particular, the second magnetic element 14, of which in Figure 2 Others are recognizable than in the situation of Figure 1 This was the case. The first dimensionally stable component 4 and the second dimensionally stable component 6 are relative to the representation from Figure 1 They are shown pivoted around a pivot axis and attached to each other, which protrudes from the plane of the drawing.

[0036] The Figures 3 and 4Figure 1 shows a first positive locking element 8 and a second positive locking element 12, which are designed to correspond. The figure shown in Figure 3 The first positive locking element 8 shown has a projection 16 which has an annular cross-section and protrudes from an end face of the first positive locking element 8. Correspondingly, the second positive locking element 12 shows Figure 4 An annular groove 18 is designed such that the projection 16 of the first positive locking element 8 can be received in it. The groove 18 and the projection located therein prevent the two positive locking elements 8, 1, 2 from tilting relative to each other.

[0037] Both the first positive locking element 8 and the second positive locking element 12 have a face toothing 20, which has several teeth distributed around its circumference. The two face toothings 20 are designed to correspond to each other. When the two positive locking elements 8, 12 are connected as shown in the Figures 3 and 4As the two positive locking elements 8 and 12 are connected, the projection 16 of the first positive locking element 8 is first inserted into the corresponding groove 18 of the second positive locking element 12. This centers the two positive locking elements relative to each other. In this state, only a twist or rotation of the two positive locking elements 8 and 12 relative to each other is possible, with the respective axis of rotation being the longitudinal axis of the projection 16. If the two positive locking elements 8 and 12 are moved further towards each other, the two end teeth 20 come into contact and engage. From this moment on, rotation about the aforementioned axis of rotation is no longer possible. Nevertheless, this design allows the two positive locking elements 8 and 12 to be mounted in different orientations relative to each other.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, magnetic elements are already arranged on the two positive locking elements 8, 12, which are located in the Figures 3 and 4 However, these are not shown. For example, individual magnets can be arranged in the recesses between each pair of adjacent teeth of the face gears 20. Various arrangements are conceivable. The individual magnets can be arranged in the same orientation in the first positive-locking element 8 and on the second positive-locking element 12. This means that the individual magnets on the first positive-locking element 8 are all arranged such that their north pole or their south pole protrudes from the face. Similarly, in this case, the individual magnets on the second positive-locking element 12 are preferably arranged such that their south pole or their north pole protrudes from the face. In this case, an attractive magnetic interaction is always generated when the two positive-locking elements 8, 12 are brought close together.

[0039] Alternatively, the individual magnets in the two positive-locking elements 8, 12 can also be arranged alternately, such that an individual magnet whose north pole protrudes from the respective end face is adjacent to two individual magnets whose south pole protrudes from the end face. This results in an attractive interaction only in fewer orientations of the two positive-locking elements relative to each other.

[0040] The Figures 5 and 6 show similar positive locking elements 8, 12 as the Figures 3 and 4Here too, the first positive locking element 8 has the projection 16 and the second positive locking element 12 has the corresponding groove 18. The face teeth 20 are also present on both positive locking elements 8 and 12. The first positive locking element 8 has protruding teeth, while the second positive locking element 12 has corresponding recesses. Between the respective teeth and recesses are recesses 10 in which individual magnets can be placed.

[0041] The Figures 7, 8 and 9 own schematically a further embodiment of the two positive locking elements 8, 12. The in Figure 7 The first positive locking element 8 shown is ring-shaped and has recesses 10 on its inner side 22 in which the magnetic elements or individual magnets (not shown) can be arranged. The inner diameter of the first positive locking element 8 corresponds to the outer diameter of the one shown. Figure 8The second positive locking element 12 is shown. This element has recesses 10 on its outer surface 24 for the individual magnets or magnetic elements. If the second positive locking element 12 is now, as shown in Figure 8 The first positive locking element 8 is shown, as shown in Figure 7 As shown, the magnetic elements or individual magnets located in the recesses 10 of the two positive locking elements 8, 12 are brought close together, resulting in a magnetic interaction. Is in Figure 9 schematically represented. The second positive locking element 12 is arranged within the first positive locking element 8. Schematically shown are individual magnets 26, which are arranged in the recesses 10 of the two positive locking elements 8, 12 and are only aligned in such a way that they magnetically interact with each other.

[0042] Figure 10Figure 1 shows a different embodiment of the positive locking elements. The second positive locking element 12 is designed as a cuboid, on the underside 28 of which, in the illustrated embodiment, 3 individual magnets 26 are arranged. The first positive locking element 8 is designed such that the second positive locking element 12 can be inserted along the arrow 30 between two limits 32. In this position, the limits 32 prevent movement of the two positive locking elements 8, 12 transversely to the direction of arrow 30, resulting in a partial positive locking. Individual magnets 26 are also arranged on an upper surface 34 of the first positive locking element 8 between the two limits 32.

[0043] In Figure 11The first positive locking element 8 is cylindrical and has individual magnets 26 on one end face, which in the illustrated embodiment are arranged with the same magnets. This means that the south pole, marked by a "+", points out from the end face of all the individual magnets 26 shown. The second positive locking element 12 has an annular boundary 32 on its end face. The inner diameter of this ring corresponds to the outer diameter of the first positive locking element 8, so that the latter can be inserted into the boundary 32 rotated by 180°. The second positive locking element 12 also has individual magnets 26 on its end face, which are arranged with the same magnets.

[0044] The Figures 12 to 15The figures show different phases during the connection of the first dimensionally stable component 4 with the second dimensionally stable component 6. The first dimensionally stable component 4 has a first magnetic element 36 in the form of a magnetic ring. It also has the first positive locking element 8 in the form of a circumferential slot. The second dimensionally stable component 6 has the second magnetic element 14, which is located in Figure 12 It is not recognizable. It is also designed in the form of a magnetic ring and corresponds to the first magnetic element 36 of the first dimensionally stable component 4. The second positive locking element 12 is designed in the form of two projections, one of which is in Figure 12 Only one is recognizable. To connect the two dimensionally stable components 4, 6, the two components 4, 6 are brought close together so that an attractive force is generated between the two magnetic elements 36, 14.

[0045] Figure 13This shows the situation from a different perspective. In this view, the two projections of the second positive locking element 12 and the second magnetic element 14 are clearly visible.

[0046] In the Figure 14 In the position shown, the first positive locking element 8 and the second positive locking element 12 are arranged so close to each other that the projections of the second positive locking element 12 engage in the slot of the first positive locking element. They can then be moved relative to each other like a bayonet fitting by rotating the two dimensionally stable components 4, 6 relative to each other. This situation is shown in Figure 15 depicted. Reference symbol list

[0047] 2 Orthosis 4 First dimensionally stable component 6 Second dimensionally stable component 8 First positive locking element 10 Recess 12 Second positive locking element 14 Second magnetic element 16 Projection 18 Groove 20 Face teeth 22 Inside 24 Outside 26 Individual magnets 28 Underside 30 Arrow 32 Limit 34 Top side 36 First magnetic element

Claims

1. A method for putting on an orthosis (2) with a first dimensionally stable component (4), comprising a first magnetic element (36) and a first form-fitting element (8), and a second dimensionally stable component (6), comprising a second magnetic element (14) and a second form-fitting element (12), the method comprising the following steps: - putting the first component (4) against a part of the wearer's body so it extends along the body part, wherein the first component is not yet connected to the second component, - positioning the second component (6) on the first component (4), wherein a magnetic attractive force acts between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element in a first direction when the orthosis (2) is mounted, and the first form-fitting element forms a form-fitting connection with the second form-fitting element, by means of which a movement of the two components relative to each other is prevented, wherein the form-fitting connection is created after positioning the second component (6) on the first component (4) by engaging the first form-fitting element and the second form-fitting element, wherein the first form-fitting element and / or the second form-fitting element are moved relative to each other, characterized in that the first form-fitting element and / or the second form-fitting element is moved by a force exerted by the first magnetic element and / or the second magnetic element out of a first position into a second position, thus creating the form-fitting connection.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, during positioning on the first component (4), the second component (6) is initially moved closer to the first component (4), thereby generating an attraction force, so that the attraction force pulls the second component (6) at least also into the desired position.

3. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first form-fitting element and / or the second form-fitting element can be actuated by an actuation element and is actuated in order to create the form-fitting connection.

4. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the magnetic attractive force and the form-fitting connection are generated during positioning of the second component (6) on the first component (4).

5. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second component (6) is arranged on a second part of the wearer's body during positioning on the first component (4).

6. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first component (4) can be fixed on the second component (6) in various positions and / or orientations.

7. An orthosis (2) with a first component (4), comprising a first magnetic element (36) and a first form-fitting element (8), and a second component (6), comprising a second magnetic element (14) and a second form-fitting element (12), wherein a magnetic attractive force acts between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element in a first direction when the orthosis (2) is mounted, and the first form-fitting element forms a form-fitting connection with the second form-fitting element, by means of which a movement of the two components relative to each other is prevented wherein the orthosis is configured such that the form-fitting connection is created after positioning the second component (6) on the first component (4) by engaging the first form-fitting element and the second form-fitting element, wherein the first form-fitting element and / or the second form-fitting element are moved relative to each other characterized in that the orthosis is configured to be put on using a method according to one of the preceding claims and in that after positioning the second component on the first component the first form-fitting element and / or the second form-fitting element is moved by a force exerted by the first magnetic element and / or the second magnetic element out of a first position into a second position, thus creating the form-fitting connection8. The orthosis (2) according to claim 7, characterized in that the first magnetic element and / or the second magnetic element have multiple individual magnets (26), which are arranged on the respective component in different north / south orientations.

9. The orthosis (2) according to claim 8, characterized in that the first and / or the second magnetic element has at least one magnetizable element which interacts with a magnetic element of the respective other component when mounted.

10. The orthosis (2) according to claim 7, 8 or 9, characterized in that at least one magnetic element or at least one individual magnet of a magnetic element is fixed on a form-fitting element.

11. The orthosis (2) according to one of the claims 7 to 10, characterized in that the first form-fitting element and / or the second form-fitting element can be actuated by an actuation element, the actuation element preferably comprising a magnet.