California Hip Orthosis

The California Hip Orthosis is the another innovative design in Orthomerica’s family of hip orthoses to prevent dislocation. It was created to facilitate the best pelvic and thigh control and minimize the bulk of conventional hip orthoses for patients at risk to dislocate. The low profile pelvid component supports the back and maintains alignment of the pelvis and hip joint. The universal design fits right and left as well as men and women.

Features

• Comfortable, total-contact reinforced mesh pelvic
component based on the popular California Compression Orthosis
• Universal pelvic, thigh and hip joint components reduces inventory
• Hip joint settings provide a strong flexion and extension stop with mild, adjustable resistance to adduction
• Patient-adjustable abdominal compression to increase comfort during activities of daily living
• Abduction wedge regulates the clearance of the hip joint over the trochanter and incision site

Indications

• Primary arthroplasty patients at risk to dislocate
• Patients who can benefit from a hip orthosis to reinforce hip precautions