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The Joint puts the leg in abduction and external rotation when the patient is susceptible to dislocation (during hip flexion), yet leaves the leg in a neutral position when the patient is not in danger of dislocation (while the hip is extended). Since ambulation of a postoperative hip patient involves a very small range of motion at the hip, the patient feels no uncomfortable abduction forces while ambulating. When the patient is at extension the abduction angle can be set to zero (or if desired at any angle between 0 - 15 degrees.) As the patient flexes his hip, the joint moves the leg into abduction reaching 20 degrees abduction when the hip is flexed to 90 degrees. The patient’s leg is also externally rotated as he flexes. The Genesis also has two set screws on the face to allow multiple flexion and extension stops. |
The Genesis, representing the latest in hip joint technology, is a completely new approach in hip abduction bracing. |
Genesis Hip Joint |