ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATING COMPLICATIONS OF THE HIP

摘要

An orthopedic device is provided for treating complications of the hip and has means for trochanter compression, pelvis support, lumbar compression, variously directed straps, and thigh support. The trochanter compression and an internal/external rotation strap provide pain relief through compression and skin protection, unloading of joints through compression and sealing, and unloading by load transfer. Means for adjustably dosing of straps enables pain management and ease of use.

主权项

1. An orthopedic device, comprising:
a belt having first and second belt members located at an uppermost portion of the orthopedic device; a lower wrap located at a lowermost portion of the orthopedic device and positioned about and above a knee region and extending generally laterally relative thereto; an exorotation strap extending from a medial or lateral side of the orthopedic device at the lower wrap and extending obliquely by spiraling over a thigh region of the orthopedic device to a lateral or medial side over a posterior or anterior side and toward the uppermost portion of the orthopedic device, the exorotation strap arranged to extend over a hip region of a user and couple to the belt, wherein the exorotation strap has a lower end anchoring to the lower wrap and an upper end connecting to the belt, the lower wrap and the belt resisting rotation by the exorotation strap. a garment having a hip region arranged to circumferentially extend over the hip region and thigh of a user, the belt and lower wrap connecting to the garment with the exorotation strap extending over the garment.