MD Orthopaedics Rhino Cruiser Instructions For Use Manual

Product Description
The Rhino Cruiser Hip Abduction Brace is a semi-rigid abduction orthosis. The Cruiser holds the hips in the correct
abduction position and is flexible enough to allow for crawling or walking. It can be used full-time, or for nighttime
wear only (as instructed by a healthcare provider).
The Rhino Cruiser Hip Abduction Brace is frequently used after the Rhino Kicker Pavlik Harness Hip Abduction Brace
in pediatric patients who have outgrown the Kicker, are crawling and walking, or who have fixed soft-tissue
contractures and fixed hip dislocation. The Rhino Hip Abduction Brace (Cruiser) may also be used when the Kicker
has failed to produce a stable reduction.
Materials
The materials of construction are polypropylene, stainless steel, nylon, and foam.
Intended Use
The Rhino Cruiser Hip Abduction Brace is a is a semi-rigid abduction orthosis, which is intended for treatment of
idiopathic acetabular dysplasia and developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and as instructed by a healthcare
provider.
Indications for Use
The Rhino Cruiser Hip Abduction Brace is a is a semi-rigid abduction orthosis, which is intended for treatment of
idiopathic acetabular dysplasia and developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in pediatric patients ages three years
and younger and as instructed by a healthcare provider.
Clinical Benefits
The Rhino Cruiser Hip Abduction Brace is used to retain the hip in a 90 to 110 degrees of flexion, as instructed by
the physician or clinical care provider and should be utilized until the clinical providers instruct that the device is no
longer needed.
Evidence demonstrates effectiveness with varied length of daily use and duration based on the patient's clinical
care needs. Compliance with instructions for use and clinical care treatment plan is important to achieve clinical
and therapeutic outcomes.
Contra-indications
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Do not use a Rhino Cruiser Hip Abduction Brace that is damaged, broken or not functioning properly.
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Modification is not recommended for the Rhino Cruiser Hip Abduction Brace.
Warnings
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Follow the qualified health care provider and physician instructions or treatment plan.
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Follow instructions to ensure straps are tightened properly, to reduce risk of irritation, blisters, and
pressure ulcers.
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Consult your physician or clinical team immediately if the child is experiencing pain, irritation, blisters,
swelling, pressure ulcers, or if the brace is not fitting properly.
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Protective barriers (i.e. clothing) should be worn when wearing the Rhino Cruiser Hip Abduction Brace.
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Do not apply the brace directly to the skin. Use protective barrier/ clothes between stirrups and skin (e.g.,
long stretchy pants, lightweight pajamas, etc.).
INSTRUCTION FOR USE
Rhino Cruiser Hip Abduction Brace
Published: 2024
English MD-190
Rev. 2