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 located at an uppermost portion of the orthopedic device corresponding to a pelvic region; a lower wrap located at a lowermost portion of the orthopedic device and positioned about a knee region and extending 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 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; a strut assembly connecting to the belt and the lower wrap, the strut assembly including an elongate strut extending longitudinally between the belt and lower wrap; a trochanter support secured to the elongate strut below an upper end of the elongate strut.