Proven Therapy

• Based on the principle of the proven seated squat position with flexion in excess of 90° and moderate abduction
• Reproducible hip flexion setting (individual flexion using beaded cords and simple closures)
• Adjustable abduction using spreader bar
• Easy handling

For the treatment of hip dysplasia in infants, flexion of the hip joints in excess of 90° with controlled medium abduction is the best prerequisite for correction of the hip joints suffering from delayed development. The Tübingen Hip Abduction Orthosis is especially well suited for this indication.

Spreader Bar Prevents Uncontrolled Abduction

The thigh shells are connected to the shoulder harness with two multicoloured beaded cords used to establish the reproducible hip flexion setting. The desired degree of abduction is adjustable using a spreader bar with slide lock. It also prevents the legs from falling to the outside due to their own weight, since undesirable increased abduction is probably one of the main reasons for hip head necrosis. From 1987 to 2000, over 100,000 Tübingen Hip Abduction Orthosis were applied – mostly in German-speaking areas – without any known cases of hip head necrosis.

The orthosis, which is available in three sizes, can be individually adapted to the growth of the child by releasing the spare length of the beaded cords using the red closures, and by adjusting the spreader bar. The Tübingen Hip Abduction Orthosis is also wear and tear resistant and washable. For easy daily cleaning, the terry cloth shoulder harness covers can be removed and washed. The Tübingen Hip Abduction Orthosis is easy to put on using the simple closures.