The hip orthosis is designed to immobilize the hip joint or the lumbar spine area.  Specific measurements and a cast of the patient is taken and used as a mold in fabricating the brace. 

The design of the orthosis depends on the condition of the patient.  Several varieties of materials are used in creating the brace such as polyethylene, copolymer, polypropylene or surlyn.  The choice is up to the orthotist to make considering your unique circumstances.

The static hip orthosis is used predominantly in those situations that indicate complete immobilization of the hip joint and/or lumbar spine.

ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS

§ Immobilization of the Lumbosacral Joint

§ Immobilization of the hip joint

§ Postoperatively

The lumbosacral design with thigh cuff attachment and incorporation of a hip joint will allow for greater adjustability and still limit motion.  The selection of the particular hip joint to be used will be made by your orthotist taking into consideration your unique requirements.

ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS

§ Immobilization of the Lumbosacral Joint

§ Postoperative Spinal Conditions

§ Postoperative Hip Replacements

§ Preoperatively

WEARING PROTOCOL

Follow your physician and orthotists instructions as to wearing protocol.

DON AND DOFF INSTRUCTIONS

Follow your physician and orthotists instructions.  Normally, brace is applied while lying down on your back with your knees bent.  Tighten the strapping system from the bottom up.