Orthotic Solutions Catalogue 2014 (25.14 MB) - R S L Steeper

Hip & KneeCalifornia Hip SystemFeatures & Benefits• Comfortable, total-contact reinforced meshpelvic component based on the popular CaliforniaTM• Compression Orthosis supports the back and aligns pelvis and hip joint• Universal pelvic, thigh and hip joint components reduce inventory andmake stocking all sizes more cost efficient• Hip joint settings provide a strong flexion/ extension stop with mild,adjustable resistance to adduction• Comfortable mesh thigh component• Patient-adjustable compression to increase comfort during activities ofdaily living• Abduction wedge regulates the clearance of the hip joint over thetrochanter and incision site• Lightweight, low profile components are easier to wear under clothingwhich can increase patient compliance and wearing timeIndications for Use• Post-op revision patients whohave undergone a surgicalprocedure and need anorthosis until the component isintegrated and soft tissue heals• Adult patients with CVA, spinalcord injuries or head traumacan benefit from the CaliforniaHip with bilateral thigh cuffs towiden the base of support instanding and sitting• Patients who have been noncompliantwith rigid plastic hiporthoses• Patients whose cognitivefunction impairs their ability tofollow hip precautions• Patients with weak hipabductors who need akinesthetic cue and positioningto prevent dislocation• Elderly patients confined to bedwho are at risk for dislocationContra-indications• Severely unstable hips that need significant control of adduction mayrequire a more restrictive orthosis, e.g., Newport® 3 or Newport® 4• Patients with two or more previous dislocations may benefit more froma rigid plastic Newport® hip system• Hip replacement patients with poor alignment of the pelvis/ acetabulum• Patients requiring a KAFO attachment may need a more rigid pelvicbandto enhance control of internal/ external rotation and adduction/abduction123456789101112California Hip HingeSizeVirtual Plus extendedProduct CodeRSL-B/4268California Hip Pelvic ComponentSizeWaist Circ. Hip Circ.(mm) (mm)Product CodeSmall 560 - 710 660 - 810 RSL-B/3970Medium 710 - 860 810 - 960 RSL-B/3971Large 860 - 1010 960 - 1110 RSL-B/3972X-Large 1010 - 1160 1110 - 1270 RSL-B/3973California Hip Thigh ComponentSizeProx Thigh Distal Circ.(mm)(mm)Product CodeSmall 380 - 530 305 - 432 RSL-B/3976Medium 430 - 610 330 - 450 RSL-B/3977Large 480 - 680 350 - 500 RSL-B/3978X-Large 530 - 730 430 - 580 RSL-B/3979Configuration - Please State Left or RightSizeProduct CodeLeftRSL-CHA/LRightRSL-CHA/R131415Fax: 0113 2725689 | Web: www.rslsteeper.com 117