Post Arthroscopy Hip Brace

Hip abduction braces may be used for dislocations or after a hip surgery.

Post arthroscopy hip brace.

This brace prevents the leg from excessive movements away from the body. 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. The brace can also lock in any position from 30 to 60. What is hip arthroscopy.

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. A special type of boot applies traction to your foot which separates the ball and socket of the hip joint. Post operative hip arthroscopy rehabilitation protocol dr. The hip is placed in traction to open the joint enough to allow for the insertion of the instruments.

The brace should be worn until you are off the crutches generally at about 4 weeks. Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive hip surgery using a small camera called an arthroscope. After marking out the anatomical landmarks with x ray guidance three to four small incisions are made in the area of the hip joint. Hip arthroscopy post operative instructions prescription medications aspirin.

Developed in conjunction with industry leading physicians specializing in injuries instabilities and arthroscopic surgery of the hip the t scope post op hip brace incorporates breg s premium and time tested technologies. Hip arthroscopy is performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. One incision is used. David hergan labral repair with or without fai component.

Over the first few days concentrate on icing the hip and wear the brace when you are up and about. 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.