California Hip Orthosis - Clearance
Orthomerica®, the industry leading developer of hip orthoses is pleased to announce the new California Hip Orthosis. The California Hip Orthosis was created to minimize the bulk and increase the comfort of conventional hip orthoses for patients at risk for dislocation.
Left Sizes: Large
Right Sizes: Large
Features and Benefits:
- Comfortable, total-contact reinforced mesh pelvic component based on the popular California Compression Orthosis supports the back and aligns pelvis and hip joint
- Universal pelvic, thigh and hip joint components reduce inventory and make stocking all sizes more cost efficient
- Hip joint settings provide a strong flexion/extension stop with mild, adjustable resistance to adduction.
- Comfortable mesh thigh component
- Patient-adjustable compression to increase comfort during activities of daily living.
- Abduction wedge regulates the clearance of the hip joint over the trochanter and incision site
- Abduction wedge to regulate the clearance of the hip joint over the trochanter
- Lightweight, low profile components are easier to wear under clothing which can increase patient compliance and wearing time.
Clinical Indications :
- Post-op revision patients who have undergone a surgical procedure and need an orthosis until the component is integrated and soft tissue heals
- Adult patients with CVA, spinal cord injuries or head trauma can benefit from the California Hip with bilateral thigh cuffs to widen the base of support in standing and sitting
- Patients who have been non-compliant with rigid plastic hip orthoses
- Patients whose cognitive function impairs their ability to follow hip precautions
- Patients with weak hip abductors who need a kinesthetic cue and positioning to prevent dislocation
- Elderly patients confined to bed who are at risk for dislocation
Contraindications :
- Severely unstable hips that need significant control of adduction may require a more restrictive orthosis, e.g., Newport® 3 or Newport® 4
- Patients with two or more previous dislocations may benefit more from a rigid plastic Newport® hip system
- Hip replacement patients with poor alignment of the pelvis/acetabulum
- Patients requiring a KAFO attachment may need a more rigid pelvic
- band to enhance control of internal/external rotation and adduction/abduction
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