hip brace
Joint stability device
A hip brace is a supportive device worn around the hip and upper thigh to stabilize the joint, limit movement, or aid recovery after injury or surgery.
Hip braces range from soft compression wraps to rigid frames that restrict specific motions: She wore a hip brace for six weeks after the replacement surgery.
- orthopedicRelating to bone treatment
- medical deviceTool for clinical use
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- jointShared by multiple parties
- pelvisBony basin at waist
stabilizer · strap · compression · injury · rehabilitation · mobility · pain · arthritis · surgery · recovery · velcro · snug fit · padding · sports injury · femur · socket · walking · getting around
- mobility aidswheelchair, walker, cane, crutches, rollator
- orthoticsorthosis, splint, insole, insoles, arch support
body region
hip braceshoulder brace
Orthopedic upper torso support
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