Spica cast
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Spica cast
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 and cannot be removed during this time.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Thomas S. Renshaw, MD - Orthopedics |
| Last Updated | May 15, 2007 |
| Last updated: | May 15, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Thomas S. Renshaw, MD - Orthopedics |
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