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Indication
Hip dysplasia, hip joints prone to luxation
and reduced hips (i.e. set hip dislocations)
in newborns and infants.
Contraindication
Non-reduced hip luxation.
Side Effects
Where applied correctly, no unwanted
side effects have been reported for
CoxaFlex ® in more than 25 years.
Function
CoxaFlex ® reliably centers the hip joints
in an adjustable, natural position. It main-
tains the muscles of the lower extremi-
ties relaxed while in resting position, and
avoids extreme positions and circulatory
problems of the joint. Additionally, the
orthosis allows for widely unimpaired
hygienic care and unproblematic radio-
graphic depiction of the joint even while
worn.
Reimbursement Code
DE: HMV-Nr.: 23.05.02.0012
AT: Tarif Nr.: 35031 012
Important Notice
The CoxaFlex ® flexion abduction splint is
not capable of reducing a luxated hip, but
of centering and stabilizing the joint in a
physiological position. To prevent reluxa-
tion, special attention should hence be
paid to the hip joint's correct and reduced
position when applying the orthosis.
In case of dysplasia (without the risk
of luxation) the orthosis can shortly be
taken off during the day (e.g. for hygienic
care). This, however, should only be done
with the explicit permission of the atten-
ding physician.
If worn over an opening romper, the
orthosis does not have to be taken off
when changing diapers. The splint's con-
vex shaping in the belly area allows for
the diaper to be easily removed.
General Information
CoxaFlex ® was developed in order to
treat hip dysplasia and luxation more ef-
fectively and more safely. It helps control
the growth of the cartilaginous and bony
articulation partners, and specifically sup-
ports the ideal shaping of the hip joint.
CoxaFlex ® resulted from the close coope-
ration of physicians and technicians and
will foster the subsequent development
of the hip joint when applied correctly.
As with many disorders, the prospects of
a complete recovery of the dysplastic hip
will improve if the defect is detected and
treated early on.
CoxaFlex User manual
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