Hip Devices

Question 1

Frejka Pillow

What is it used to treat?
Joint angles?

Answer 1

used to treat DDH

Hip abduction and hip flexion

Question 2

Pavlik Harness

What is it used to treat?
Joint Angles?
Treatment plan?

Answer 2

used to treat DDH

Hips: 90-110 Flexion and 20-30 abduction

treatment plan: worn 23 hours/day; 4-6 weeks

Question 3

Von Rosen Orthosis

what is it used to treat?

Answer 3

used to treat DDH

Not commonly used

Question 4

Hip Abduction Orthosis

What is it used to treat?
Joint Angles?
Treatment plan?

Answer 4

used to treat DDH

Hips: 70-90 abduction, 90 flexion

Question 5

Toronto Orthosis

What is it used to treat?
Joint Angles?
Treatment plan?

Answer 5

used to treat LCP

Hips: 45 abduction, internally rotated

Treatment plan: 2 yrs of wear

Question 6

Atlanta Scottich Rite Orthosis

What is it used to treat?
Joint angles?
Treatment plan?

Answer 6

Used to treat LCP

Hips: 45 abduction, no rotational control

Treatment plan: typically used post operatively

Question 7

Newington Orthosis

What is it used to treat?
Joint angles?
treatment plan?

Answer 7

Used to treat LCP

Hips: 45 abduction
Knee: 10 flexion

Treatment plan: ambulatory abduction orthosis with crutches

Question 8

Foam Abduction Pillow

What is it used to treat?
Joint angles?
Treatment plan?

Answer 8

Used to treat spastic hip dysplasia

Hips: held in abduction

Treatment plan: used during night time

Question 9

SWASH

What is it used to treat?
Contraindications?

Answer 9

used to treat spastic hip dysplasia

Contra: Children with dislocated hips, hip flexion contractures greater than 20

Question 10

HKAFO to manage anterior hip dislocation

joint angles?
Treatment plan?

Answer 10

Extension range stops at 40 degrees ext
allows 70 flexion

Treatment plan: worn 24/7 for 3-6 months

Question 11

Hip Spica to manage posterior hip dislocation

Joint angles?
Treatment plan?

Answer 11

allows 0-70 flexion ROM
allows 10-20 abduction

Treatment plan: Device worn all day including night and toileting