Intended use is to support maturing of the hip with hip dysplasia and used after re-posited hip dislocation with infants. The orthosis
fixes the hip joint in a 90° flexion and 60° abduction position.
Limiting range of motion
The thigh bones are positioned in a way to
secure the femoral head into the acetabulum to prevent unwanted movements and thereby hip (Sub) Luxation
Dynamic Hip Abduction Orthosis for Children by Dr. J. Visser