This patient had a recurvatum problem at the knee; so, the posterior shell might have been given to this patient to gain some time until the patient's knee flexors became stronger.
Breakaway torque is defined as the torque required to start a partâs rotation from a stationary position. It is usually a higher value compared to the maximum tightening torque value as per specification .
torque 1. 1. something that produces or tends to produce torsion or rotation. 2. the measured ability of a rotating element, as of a gear or shaft, to overcome turning resistance. 3. the rotational effect on plane-polarized light passing through certain liquids or crystals. 4. to rotate or cause to rotate or twist.