A system for stabilizing the injured ankle of a user has an ankle brace with an upper calf member hingedly connected to a lower foot member, and a plurality of reinforced areas for strengthening and supporting a region around the talus bone. The reinforced areas are located above and below the hinge,...http://www.google.de/patents/US5496263?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5496263 - Ankle stabilization system
