Adult Hip Orthoses

Question 1

The functional center of motion for placement of the orthotic hip joint is:

Answer 1

Anterior and proximal to the greater trochanter

Question 2

Patients using orthotic hip components may include:

Answer 2

• paraplegics with cerebral palsy
• post polio paraplegics
• paraplegics with spina bifida

Question 3

To prevent dislocation following surgical hip joint replacement, a hip orthosis should prevent:

Answer 3

• Flexion
• Adduction
• Internal Rotation

Question 4

Addition of an over-the-should strap, contralateral thigh cuff, or thoracic attachment:

Answer 4

Can be used to stabilize the hip orthosis

Question 5

Hip orthoses designed to help paraplegic patients ambulate:

Answer 5

Require a high energy expenditure, even from athletic patients