Relative Contraindications; Fitting Instructions - medi orthocox Mode D'emploi

English
medi
orthocox
Hip rotation support
The circular compression on the hip and
thigh ensures the required compression
of the operation site and supports the
direct postoperative positioning of the
treated hip joint. At the same time, the
elastic tension on the thigh counteracts
the usual external rotation of the leg.
The compact design of the hip rotation
support limits involuntary and
uncontrolled movements, and offers the
patient the additional sense of security
that is necessary for rapid and
wide-ranging mobilisation.
The use of medi orthocox simplifies
compression treatment of the leg
and pelvis in hospital and during
rehabili tation and thus makes a lasting
contribution to the treatment results
with better economy.
Indications
For combined compression and
adjustment of external rotation after
• Intertrochanteric correction
osteotomy
• Osteosynthesis for pertrochanteric
fractures
• Total endoprosthesis of the hip
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Relative contraindications

• Arterial circulation disorders
• Massive leg deformities
• Pre-existing gangrenous damage
Important notes
Due to the compression effect on the
trochanters, particular attention must
be paid to the arterial blood supply to
this area.
Materials
67 % polyamide
25 % polyester
8 % Elasthane
latex-free

Fitting instructions

• medi orthocox is worn around the hips
and the thigh (fig. 1).
• For hip compression pass the upper
free end around your pelvis. Adjust the
tension to vary the compression to suit
the patient (fig. 2).
• Pass the lower free end around the
proximal part of the thigh. The elastic
tension of the material exerts pressure
to reduce external rotation of the leg
(fig. 3).
• The free ends of the support are
secured by broad Velcro fasteners,
thus enabling the patient to ad-just
compression and thigh rotation
indipendently (fig. 4).
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