Product & Design Features
- Eliminates Heel Pressure and Achilles tendon pressure.
- Reduces post op DVT by promoting Venous Return.
- Reduces DVT from knee extension by knee flexion.
- Prevents Internal Rotation.
- Perfect solution to post Hemiarthroplasty pressure ulcers.
- Allows visibility of SCD tubing.
- 3″ elevation provides consistent elevation.
- 3″ elevation reduces DVT risk by promoting venous return & knee flexion, preventing hyper-extension of popliteal vein.
- 3″ tear-off allows for shortening of abductor or for perineal care.
- Low Density Breathable Soft foam promotes patient comfort.
- Adjustable for tall or short patients.
- 100% Latex free & Hypoallergenic.
- Turning curve assists in patient repositioning.
- Curved leg troughs hold legs stationary.
Additional Information
| SAFETY FEATURES | COMFORT | COST |
| Heel: Heel-A-Hip ‘offloads’ heels and ELIMINATES heel pressure. | Low density foam avoids ankle pressure points. | Heel-A-Hip replaces the need for heel boots and bulky ‘combination of products’ |
| Sacrum: UNIQUE rocker bottom easily tips pelvis for ‘pressure redistribution’. | Distal foam supports gently cradle the lower extremities and prevent external rotation. | One product replaces 3 products. |
| PREVENTS arterial occlusion and inadvertent over tightening of ankle straps. | Ease of turning ‘pelvic tilt via ‘Rocker Bottom’. | Heel-A-Hip standardizes care post hip surgery. |
- 91% of heel ulcers are related to hip fractures (or knee replacements)
- As many as 14% of orthopaedic 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
- 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 and the he cost increases to $43,000 per hip surgery patient when the pressure ulcers are on stage III or IV.
- Additional costs associated with increased length of stay when the patient cannot attend/graduate from rehab or 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