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.

Post operative hip arthroscopy rehabilitation protocol dr. One incision is used. 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. Over the first few days concentrate on icing the hip and wear the brace when you are up and about.

After marking out the anatomical landmarks with x ray guidance three to four small incisions are made in the area of the hip joint. The hip is placed in traction to open the joint enough to allow for the insertion of the instruments. David hergan labral repair with or without fai component. This brace prevents the leg from excessive movements away from the body.

The brace should be worn until you are off the crutches generally at about 4 weeks. 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. The brace can also lock in any position from 30 to 60. Hip arthroscopy post operative instructions prescription medications aspirin.

A special type of boot applies traction to your foot which separates the ball and socket of the hip joint. Hip abduction braces may be used for dislocations or after a hip surgery. The open joint also called joint distraction allows a surgeon to introduce the arthroscope into your joint. Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive hip surgery using a small camera called an arthroscope.

Hip arthroscopy is performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. The brace is meant to hold the thigh bone femur into the hip socket and prevent extra movement.