Contraindications; Fitting Instructions - medi Hip one Mode D'emploi

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medi Hip one
Intended Purpose
The medi Hip one is a functional hip
orthosis. The product is exclusively to be
used for the orthotic fitting of the hip
and only on unbroken skin or if any
wounds have been properly covered.
Indications
• For conventional treatment and
dislocation of the hip
• Traumatic hip joint dislocations
• Acetabular fracture
• For postoperative implantation (e.g.
after TEP)
• Loosening of the hip prosthesis
• After implantation of a hip joint
prosthesis (TEP exchange)
• Femoral head resection

Contraindications

None known at present.

Fitting instructions

Please apply orthosis to patient in a
standing position. First, open all belts
and adjust the joint to the desired range
of motion (see "Joint adjustment"). Then
close the pelvic restraint. In order to
adjust the hip piece to specific
dimensions, you can use the four outer
screws for dorsal adjustment (see
"Adjustment of pelvic restraint") as well
as the abdominal binder.
Now, adjust the thigh cuff. Make sure
that the thigh cuff is centred over the
medial femoral condyle and that the
joint is at the approx. height of the hip
pivot point. Close the thigh cuff belts.
Now, adjust the adduction or abduction
angles following the physician's
instructions (see "Adjustment of
adduction and abduction"). Figure 3
shows a correctly applied Hip one. Then
verify that all screws have been
tightened. This should be done in regular
intervals.
Adjustment of pelvic restraint
Loosening the four dorsal screws
enables the adjustment of the pelvic
restraint width within the elongated
holes. Once again, tighten all screws.
Positioning the joint
Loosen the screws of the joint support
splint around the pelvis and thighs. Now
you can adjust the joint height. Once the
joint is correctly positioned, tighten the
screws.
Adjustment of adduction and
abduction
In order to adjust the joint adduction
and abduction you must loosen the
connecting screw between the joint and
the thigh joint support splint. Each
groove corresponds to 10°. Once you
have found the desired position, tighten
the screw.
Adjustment of flexion and extension
In order to adjust flexion or extension
you must loosen the screw to take off
the cap. Now you can remove or shift
pins. The holes are at an angle of 15°.
Once the desired range of motion is
adjusted, reposition the cap and tighten
the screws.
Care instructions
Soap residues, lotions and ointments
can cause skin irritation and material
wear.
• Wash the paddings by hand, preferably
using medi clean washing agent.
• Do not bleach.
• Leave to dry naturally.
• Do not iron.
• Do not dry clean.
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