Which device is used for hip and femur affections?

• A. Basket Cast
• B. Frog Cast
• C. Double Hip Spica Cast
• D. Pantalon Cast

Answer: (C)

Immobilizing the hip and femur requires a device that stabilizes the pelvis and the entire thigh to prevent movement at the hip joint. The double hip spica cast does this by wrapping around both hips and legs, keeping the hips abducted and the femurs aligned. This makes it ideal for conditions affecting both hips or both femurs, such as bilateral hip issues or certain femur injuries in children, and it’s often used after surgery to maintain position during healing.

The frog cast is a type of hip-spica variation that positions the hips in flexion and abduction, but it’s usually used for unilateral involvement or less extensive cases, so it doesn’t provide the same full bilateral immobilization. Basket and pantaloon casts immobilize parts of the lower limb but don’t control the hip joint in the same comprehensive way as a spica cast, making them less suitable for hip and femur affections.