Optec Prefab TLC Unisex Hip Abduction Brace

Optec Prefab TLC Unisex Hip Abduction Brace Features

• Made of MPE material
• Ideal for use after a hip replacement or dislocation
• TLC buckle closer system allows patients to get the same fit every time
• Provide comfortable, stable support for the hips
• Lightweight breathable liner absorbs moisture and reduce heat
• Washable
• Available in a wide range of sizes to accommodate the users
• Prefab Hip Brace includes:
  • Pelvic waist band
  • Hip joint
  • Thigh cuff

When to use Prefab TLC Unisex Hip Braces?

• Arthoplasty
• Hip Dislocation or Potential High- Risk Dislocation
• Hip Displasia- Anterior or Posterior
• Hip Management/ Immobilization
• Hip Revisions
• Hip Surgery
• Post-Operative
• Pre-Operative
• Stabilize, Align and Reinforce Hip

What to buy with Optec Prefab Hip Abduction Brace

• EZ-Up Pillow
• Hermell Hip Aligner Back Pain Cushion
• Advanced Orthopaedics Neoprene Thigh Sleeve Support
• Breg Polar WrapOn Hip Pad

How to fit Optec Prefab TLC Unisex Hip Abduction Brace?

• Lying Down:
  • Open all buckles at the waist band and thigh cuff.
  • Bend your knees and slide the waist band under your bent knees.
  • Slightly raise your buttocks while pulling the waist band onto your waist with the opening facing forward.
  • Align the brace joint with your hip joint and fasten the buckles at the waist band to keep in place.
  • Come up to a half-sitting position, insert your leg into the thigh cuff and fasten the buckles.
  • Stand up at the side of the bed and ensure that the center of the brace joint aligns with your hip joint.
  • If the brace joint is not aligned over your hip joint, carefully loosen all buckles, realign brace joint over your hip and refasten buckles to a snug fit.
• Sitting Down:
  • Come to a full sitting position at the side edge of the bed.
  • Open all buckles at the waist band and thigh cuff.
  • Slide the waist band around your back and center it on your waist with the opening facing forward.
  • Align the brace joint with your hip joint and fasten the buckles at the waist band to keep in place.
  • Slightly raise the leg on the side of the leg extension over and into the thigh cuff and fasten the buckles
  • Stand up at the side of the bed and ensure that the center of the brace joint aligns with your hip joint.
  • If the brace joint is not aligned over your hip joint, carefully loosen all buckles, realign brace 'joint over your hip an and refasten buckles to a snug fit.

How to care for Prefab TLC Unisex Hip Braces?

• Remove your braces only if allowed by your health care practioner
• If brace can be removed, wash plastic and padding by hand with mild soap and cool water, air dry
• Change and wash T-shirt or orthopedic body sock worm under brace
• While wearing brace, keep buckles fastened snugly as advised by your health care practioner
• Always wear a T-shirt or orthopedic body sock under your hip abduction brace for overall comfort and ease of movement

Prefab TLC Brace User Manuals

• Optec Prefab Hip Brace - Fitting Instruction- 1
• Optec Prefab TLC Brace - Fitting Instruction- 2
• Optec Prefab TLC Hip Brace - Braces Ordering Form