Post Arthroscopy Hip Brace

O must sleep in brace post operative range of motion restrictions for hip arthroscopy o flexion limited to 90 degrees x 2 wks o abduction limited to 30 degrees x 2 wks.

Post arthroscopy hip brace.

The brace should be worn until you are off the crutches generally at about 4 weeks. The hip is placed in traction to open the joint enough to allow for the insertion of the instruments. Hip abduction braces may be used for dislocations or after a hip surgery. One incision is used.

The post operative or post injury brace protects patients following total hip revisions arthroscopic hip repairs or other hip joint surgeries injuries or problems that can benefit from range of motion control. Over the first few days concentrate on icing the hip and wear the brace when you are up and about. The brace is meant to hold the thigh bone femur into the hip socket and prevent extra movement. The open joint also called joint distraction allows a surgeon to introduce the arthroscope into your joint.

Post operative hip arthroscopy rehabilitation protocol dr. What is hip arthroscopy. Hip arthroscopy post operative instructions prescription medications aspirin. After marking out the anatomical landmarks with x ray guidance three to four small incisions are made in the area of the hip joint.

David hergan labral repair with or without fai component. This brace prevents the leg from excessive movements away from the body. The brace can also lock in any position from 30 to 60. Abduction is the medical term for the movement of a body part away from the body.

A special type of boot applies traction to your foot which separates the ball and socket of the hip joint. The breg t scope post op hip brace delivers a patient centric design to provide unprecedented comfort simplicity and support during post operative hip rehabilitation.