a brace hinge is provided having an adjustable pressure - applying assembly mounted to an inside of the hinge . a brace including the hinge can apply pressure to a joint in a medial or lateral direction . the hinge includes anterior and posterior apertures containing anterior and posterior adjustment members that control a position and orientation of the pressure - applying assembly relative to the hinge . through selective adjustment of the adjustment members , the hinge can apply greater pressure to an anterior portion of the joint than to a posterior portion of the joint , and vice versa . a method of treating a joint using a brace including such a hinge is also provided .