An orthopedic device includes a rigid frame assembly having rigid frame
supports connected by joints. The device also includes a strap which
extends between sides of the frame assembly. An orthopedic component in
the form of a resilient subshell is connected to and extending flexibly
outwardly from the frame assembly. The subshell has a main body and a
perimeter edge portion secured along the periphery of the main body
wherein the perimeter edge portion is formed from a material having less
hardness than a material used to form the main body. The strap is
connected to at least one end portion of the subshell.