Product Features:

1. Low Density Breathable Soft foam promotes patient comfort.
2. Adjustable for tall or short patients.
3. 100% Latex free & Hypoallergenic.

Design Features:

• Allows visibility of SCD tubing
• Curved leg troughs hold legs stationary
• 3" elevation provides consistent elevation
• 3" elevation reduces DVT risk by promoting venous return & knee flexion, preventing hyper-extension of popliteal vein
• Turning curve assists in patient repositioning
• 3" tear-off allows for shortening of abductor or for perineal care



Clinical Facts:

• 91% of heel ulcers are related to hip fractures     (or knee replacements)
• As many as 14% of orthopedic patients develop heel pressure ulcers
• ORIF patients have a 41% probability of developing a Stage I-II
• Advances in Skin & Wound, Vol21, Duncan, et al., reported a 53% incidence in hip patients hospitalized for 5 days or more

Using Heel-A-Hip:

1. Eliminates Heel Pressure and Achilles tendon pressure.
2. Reduces post op DVT by promoting Venous Return.
3. Reduces DVT from knee extension by knee flexion.
4. Prevents Internal Rotation.
5. It is your solution to post hemiarthroplasty pressure ulcers.

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Costs Associated with acquired Heel Ulcers:

• Annual treatment of hospital-acquired ulcers are estimated at 1.5 billion per year
• As of 2008, Medicare will no longer reimburse for treatment of full thickness pressure ulcers
• 42% of pressure ulcers are surgically related - the most common site is the heel
• OWM October 2008 Journal explored the correlation of hip fracture with patients who develop pressure ulcers. They found an additional average cost of $24,000 per patient
• Cost to treat a stage IV can be upward from $70,000 
• The cost increases to $43,000 per hip surgery patient when the pressure ulcers are a stage III or IV.  Additional costs associated with increased Lenght of Stay when patient cannot attend/graduate from rehab nore return to work
• OWM Journal researched the increased incidence of BKA (below knee amputations) with patients who are diabetic or have PAD (peripherial artery disease) and undergo hip surgery
• Accreditation: Pressure Ulcers are linked with incompetent nursing care