spica cast with a bar
a spica cast is a hard covering over the waist, hips, and legs that prevents movement of the hips. a bar between the legs strengthens the cast. an opening in the genital area allows normal urine and bowel elimination. a spica cast may be used to keep the hip joint of a child with developmental dysplasia of the hip (ddh) in the position for normal growth. spica casts are usually worn for 2 to 3 months. they can't be removed during this time.
current as of: july 17, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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