HIP BANDS
Braces with a hip band may be needed for the child:
whose leg
(or legs) is
so weak at
the hip that
it flops or
turns far out
to one side.
or whose
legs tend
to twist
too much
inward (or
outward).
BRACES (CALIPERS) 547
Put hinges
at height of
hip bone.
WITHOUT
HIP BAND
A common problem
with hip bands
is that the
low back bends
forward and the
butt sticks out.
This can cause
back problems,
and hip
contractures.
WITHOUT
HIP BAND
A hip band
that dips down
in back to push
in the butt
helps prevent
this problem.
If necessary,
add an elastic
strap here.
WITH
HIP BAND
The back of the hip band can be made of thin
metal lined with leather, or of strong plastic.
On plastic braces the
side bars and hinges
can also be made of
thick, strong plastic.
This adds some
flexibility, which
will be better for
some children but
not provide enough
support for others.
A child who
tends to flop
forward at
the hips, may
need a hip
band with a
locking hinge.
You can use
the design on
p. 546.
Hip band without lock
nut and bolt
with washers
Tighten enough
so it will resist
a little, but can
bend for sitting.
flat
metal bar
weld
leather
hip belt
metal
ring
lock
Pull up
to bend
for
sitting.
Hip band with lock
Bend
to fit
hips.
Braces with plastic hip
band and locking plastic
hip hinges. (PROJIMO)
For a young child whose
feel turn in a lot, a
night brace to hold the
feet (and hips) turned
outward may help. It
can be made from a thin
metal bar or from wood.
lock
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