Open AccessHip hinge thigh brace for early mobilization of proximal femoral shaft fractures
Author(s) -
B. F. Meggitt,
T. Vaughan-Lane
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
prosthetics and orthotics international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.729
H-Index - 52
eISSN - 1746-1553
pISSN - 0309-3646
DOI - 10.3109/03093648009164588
Subject(s) - brace , medicine , hinge , thigh , femoral shaft , orthodontics , surgery , femur , structural engineering , engineering
A new design, the 'Hip Hinge Thigh Brace' is presented for the safe early functional mobilization of patients with proximal half femoral shaft fractures. The mechanics, prescription, application technique and early clinical experience are reported. Use of the newer Crystona plastic plaster is shown to provide a more functional brace than the plaster of Paris casts.
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