Short Description
Bledsoe's Philippon post-op hip brace features convenient slide tabs for easy adjustment, and universal sizing to accommodate a wide variety of patients.
The Bledsoe Philippon Hip Brace is designed to provide controlled range of motion and support following surgery. Designed in collaboration with Dr. Marc Philippon, MD, Director of Sports Medicine/Hip Disorders at the University of Pittsburgh, the Philippon hip brace features a low profile design for patient comfort and soft foam waist and thigh cuffs for a comfortable fit. The Bledsoe Philippon Post-Op Hip Brace limits hip flexion/extension as well as abduction and adduction in 15° increments from -30° to 105°. It can also lock in any position from -30° to 60° making it highly adaptable to a variety of patient hip protocols. The post-operative or post-injury brace protects patients following including total hip revisions, arthroscopic hip repairs or other hip joint surgeries, injuries or problems that can benefit from range-of-motion control.
Philippon Hip Brace Features:
- Allows controlled hip flexion in 15° increments from -30° to 105°.
- Can be locked in any position from -30° to 60°.
- Moldable waist and leg cuffs for a great fit.
- Easily formable aluminum shells covered with a double-thick ultra-breathable polyurethane foam padding with a comfortable loop pile surface.
- Low profile design for patient comfort.
- Three simple straps hold it securely affixed to the patient's hip and leg.
- Can be applied in less than 3 minutes saving valuable time in the operating room.
- Fits both right and left sides of the body.
- Available in Short or Long length - See sizing chart for measurement/fit help.
Recommended Manufacturer HCPC: L1686
The Bledsoe Philippon Hip Brace can be used for:
- Post-operative application following arthroscopic hip repairs.
- Total hip revisions, or other hip joint surgeries.
- Injuries or conditions that could potentially benefit from range of motion control.