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Here are some of the conditions that a hip abduction orthosis is used to help treat. But, this list is not comprehensive, make sure to contact us should you have any questions.

• Hip dislocation
• Hip fracture
• Osteoarthritis
• Post-operation
• Post hip replacement surgery
• Developmental hip dysplasia
• Coxa valga

Main benefits of a hip abduction orthosis

A hip abduction orthosis goal is to provide firm stability for the hip joint. This is done by helping prevent the hip from overextending in any direction. It also helps by making sure the joint is stable while standing, sitting and laying down. While walking, the orthotic assists in keeping the hip, pelvis and knee aligned. It can also help when walking over uneven surfaces. Finally, the orthotic helps protect the hip and pelvis by providing shock absorption and helps resist external forces on the joint. The following conditions are also supported by a hip abduction orthosis.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a condition characterized by the loss of tissue in the joints over time. In addition to the hips, this condition also affects the hands, knees, spines, feet and every joint in the body. Osteoarthritis in the hip, being one of the largest joints in the body, affects many of the actions people do in a day, from standing up, to bending over and even walking. A hip abduction orthosis is helpful for people suffering from osteoarthritis to help reduce pain and provide support to the hip joint. Also, it is useful to help recover from hip replacement surgery.

Hip Dysplasia

This condition is when the femoral head, the socket on the pelvis (also known as the acetabulum) is too shallow to fully support the femoral head which is the part of the femur that goes into the acetabulum. This condition affects women more often. A hip abduction orthosis can help support the hip joint and align the joint to the ideal position.

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