Spica hip cast

A rigid cast of the lower torso extending to one or both of the legs; used for femoral fractures.


A cast containing the lower torso and extending to one or both lower extremities. If only one lower extremity is included, it is called a single hip spica; if two are included, it is called a double hip spica. These are used for treating pelvic sand femoral fractures.


 


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