Optec Prefab TLC Unisex Hip Abduction Brace

Description

Optec Prefab TLC Unisex Hip Abduction Brace provides the comfortable support after a hip replacement surgery or hip dislocation that is recommended by many therapists. Every Brace is both unisex and universal, including the TLC hip joint with multiple abductions, adduction, flexion, and extension settings. Prefab TLC Hip Abduction Brace requires only one Allen wrench to adjust everything on the orthosis.

Optec Prefab TLC Unisex Hip Abduction Brace Features

• Made of MPE material
• Ideal for use after a hip replacement or dislocation
• TLC buckle closer system allows patients to get the same fit every time
• Provide comfortable, stable support for the hips
• Lightweight breathable liner absorbs moisture and reduce heat
• Washable
• Available in a wide range of sizes to accommodate the users
• Prefab Hip Brace includes:
  • Pelvic waist band
  • Hip joint
  • Thigh cuff

When to use Prefab TLC Unisex Hip Braces?

• Arthoplasty
• Hip Dislocation or Potential High- Risk Dislocation
• Hip Displasia- Anterior or Posterior
• Hip Management/ Immobilization
• Hip Revisions
• Hip Surgery
• Post-Operative
• Pre-Operative
• Stabilize, Align and Reinforce Hip

What to buy with Optec Prefab Hip Abduction Brace

• EZ-Up Pillow
• Hermell Hip Aligner Back Pain Cushion
• Advanced Orthopaedics Neoprene Thigh Sleeve Support
• Breg Polar WrapOn Hip Pad

How to fit Optec Prefab TLC Unisex Hip Abduction Brace?

• Lying Down:
  • Open all buckles at the waist band and thigh cuff.
  • Bend your knees and slide the waist band under your bent knees.
  • Slightly raise your buttocks while pulling the waist band onto your waist with the opening facing forward.
  • Align the brace joint with your hip joint and fasten the buckles at the waist band to keep in place.
  • Come up to a half-sitting position, insert your leg into the thigh cuff and fasten the buckles.
  • Stand up at the side of the bed and ensure that the center of the brace joint aligns with your hip joint.
  • If the brace joint is not aligned over your hip joint, carefully loosen all buckles, realign brace joint over your hip and refasten buckles to a snug fit.
• Sitting Down:
  • Come to a full sitting position at the side edge of the bed.
  • Open all buckles at the waist band and thigh cuff.
  • Slide the waist band around your back and center it on your waist with the opening facing forward.
  • Align the brace joint with your hip joint and fasten the buckles at the waist band to keep in place.
  • Slightly raise the leg on the side of the leg extension over and into the thigh cuff and fasten the buckles
  • Stand up at the side of the bed and ensure that the center of the brace joint aligns with your hip joint.
  • If the brace joint is not aligned over your hip joint, carefully loosen all buckles, realign brace ‘joint over your hip an and refasten buckles to a snug fit.

How to care for Prefab TLC Unisex Hip Braces?

• Remove your braces only if allowed by your health care practioner
• If brace can be removed, wash plastic and padding by hand with mild soap and cool water, air dry
• Change and wash T-shirt or orthopedic body sock worm under brace
• While wearing brace, keep buckles fastened snugly as advised by your health care practioner
• Always wear a T-shirt or orthopedic body sock under your hip abduction brace for overall comfort and ease of movement

Prefab TLC Brace User Manuals

• Optec Prefab Hip Brace – Fitting Instruction- 1
• Optec Prefab TLC Brace – Fitting Instruction- 2
• Optec Prefab TLC Hip Brace – Braces Ordering Form