Hip Abduction Pillow

Abstract

A hip abduction pillow designed to be placed between the legs of an individual to provide comfort, stability and support particularly following a hip and / or lower joint replacement. In addition, the hip abduction pillow comprises three layers with a middle layer of added flexibility to be oriented between the knees of the individual to allow the individual's knees to bend and / or flex whether in the supine, prone or side position for additional comfort replacement.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not applicable.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.REFERENCE TO A SEQUENCE LISTING[0003]Not applicable.FIELD OF INVENTION[0004]The present invention relates generally to orthopedic support pillows. More specifically, the invention relates to a hip abduction pillow to assist in the recovery of an individual following hip replacement and / or surgery.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0005]Over the years, joint replacement has become more and more prevalent in the United States and around the world. In fact, one of the leading causes for joint replacement is arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) arthritis is the leading cause of disability leading to a decreased quality of life and high health care costs worldwide. Arthritis affects approximately 46 million adults in the United States alone and this figure is expected to rise to an estimated 67 million adults in the United States by...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0014]The top layer of the hip abduction pillow is designed to be positioned in the groin region of an individual with the middle layer positioned between the knees of said individual with the bottom layer being positioned at or near the feet of said individual. In addition, the hip abduction pillow further comprises two concave sides to accommodate the legs of said individual to provide additional stability and support.

[0015]Advantageously, the middle layer of the hip abduction pillow is compromised of a lower density resilient material compared to the top and bottom layers so that when the hip abduction pillow is positioned properly, the middle layer is oriented between the knees of an individual. The middle layer of the hip abduction pillow having less density than the top and bottom layers provides a flexibility point to allow an individual's knees to bend and / or flex whether in the supine or side position for additional comfort. The hip abduction pillow is designed to return to its original shape following use.

Problems solved by technology

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) arthritis is the leading cause of disability leading to a decreased quality of life and high health care costs worldwide.

An individual is at a greater risk, particularly if the new joint is stressed with too much mobility, particularly if the operated leg it is allowed to come too close to the midline of the body or if the new hip is flexed or rotated beyond its capabilities.

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