The invention relates to the technical field of orthotic appliances for the modification or stabilization of musculoligamentous and/or skeletal structures of the human or animal body, especially for stabilizing joints. The invention provides means for preventing the migration of the orthotic appliance applied to the body using a rigid frame element. The approach according to the present invention provides for the orthotic appliance to be secured on at least one anatomical protrusion on the body using a rigid frame element in a force-locking and form-fitting manner.