Newport® Shoulder System

The Newport Shoulder Orthosis is available in prefabricated or custom-to-measurements designs and utilizes the unique Newport 3 Hip Orthosis pelvic components. This allows for full pelvic loading and eliminates the need for shoulder straps that are often uncomfortable. The unique shoulder joint controls adduction/ abduction, flexion/extension, and rotation of the shoulder and arm. This offers the orthopaedic professional a variable range of positions to best match the patient profile. Lined with neoprene, the orthosis is lightweight, comfortable, and easy to don and doff. Replacement pads are also available. Scapular stabilization prevents anterior movement of the scapula so that connective tissue between the shoulder and the scapula is not stretched. This feature is designed to prevent or treat adhesive capsulitis (reduced range of motion of the shoulder joint) which often occurs following shoulder surgery.

Features

• Pelvic loading – utilizes Newport 3 pelvic components
• Universal design fits left or right
• Scapular containment design
• Unique pivot pelvic adjustment design to fit both males and females
• Free or fixed flexion/extension of the shoulder and elbow joints
• Fixed or adjustable range of adduction/abduction
• Adjustable rotation at the elbow without affecting the shoulder joint
• Effective for positioning of burn patients
• Available as a bilateral orthosis (custom-to-measurements only)

Indications

• Brachial plexus injuries
• Post-operative shoulder management
• Contracture prevention
• Erb’s palsy
• Post-operative muscle-release / tendon transfer of shoulder
• Burn management in the axillary region
• Rotator cuff repairs
• Humeral fractures
• Non-surgical and post-operative support and immobilization of affected shoulder