HIP ORTHOSIS
Provides light to moderate joint support. The device exerts bilateral compression on the hips, helping to keep the femoral head in place. It is also used to control the amplitude of certain movements, thereby increasing comfort in the hip area.
Recommended in the following cases:
- Hip dysplasia (mild to moderate)
- Osteoarthritis
- Neurological conditions
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Tumors
- Post-operative
- Etc.
Example of a frequently observed pathology: Hip dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is a disease of mainly genetic origin that occurs in dogs during their growth. This
condition is a deformity of the hip joint (coxofemoral joint), which leads to instability. The femoral head (thigh bone) is abnormally displaced in relation to the hip socket. Obesity at a young age,
weight gain, and intense exercise can worsen the symptoms of dysplasia in genetically
predisposed dogs.
Some breeds such as German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Rottweilers,
Saint-Bernard, Bernese Mountain Dogs for example are more genetically predisposed to hip
dysplasia.
The symptoms of hip dysplasia may include lameness, reluctance to run, difficulty climbing
stairs, difficulty getting into the car. As well as difficulty getting up or lying down, shifting weight
to the forelimbs, loss of muscle mass in the hindlimbs, and pain in the hip.
