Hip orthosis according to Professor Bernau for maturation of hip joints in infants
(1 to 12 months)
Features and benefits
• The thigh shells are connected to the shoulder harness with two beaded cords
– Secure positioning of the hips in natural spread-squat position
• Beaded cords with coloured markings, spreader bar with scale
– Individual and reproducible flexion and abduction settings
• Straightforward closure technology
– Secure and uncomplicated application
• Frontal hook-and-loop closure and shoulder pad can be removed completely and
replaced with enclosed extra components
– Cleaning of components that are susceptible to dirt without interrupting therapy
• Waterproof and resistant to salt water
– Easy to clean and suitable for everyday use
Indications
• Hip dysplasia without instability (children aged up to 12 months) – hip types IIa, IIb and
IIc, stable according to Graf
Modes of action
• Positions the hip joints in the proven spread-squat position with flexion of over 90° and
moderate abduction of 30° to 45°
