Products – HeelAHip®

Heel-A-Hip is a unique version of the standard abductor pillow that can be used before hip surgery, after hip surgery, or in the event of inoperable hip surgery. Heel-A-Hip prevents heel and Achilles pressure while providing secure abduction.
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Models

Delux

Delux DX28 – 3 inch leg support (in BLUE or GRAY)
12 inch abduction width
Delux Specifications

Standard

Standard ST25 – 2 1/2 inch leg support
12 inch abduction width
Standard Specifications

Narrow NEW!

Narrow for spinal injury support
9 inch abduction width
Narrow Specifications

Specific for High Risk Heels and Geriatric Patients with Debility

Heel-A-Hip Features

Low density, breathable, soft foam promotes patient comfort
Adjustable for tall and short patients
Heel-A-Hip is 100% latex free and is hypoallergenic

Actual Patients

Patient's legs from left side in supine position
Patient's legs from right side in supine position
Patient's legs from inferior supine position

About This Site

PRA Medical Systems is committed to the development of innovative pressure management products.

We combine clinical outcomes and strategic solutions to enhance patient care by addressing PREVENTABLE conditions associated with Hip surgery.

Approximately 600,000 hip replacements are performed annually in the United States.
Prior to Heel A Hip, one must rely on nurses to continuously offload the heels with pillows or heel boots.

Heel ulcers are the second most common location for pressure ulcers.

Pressure ulcers are particularly prevalent in surgical patients.

Pillows and heel boots are incompatible with the abductor wedge as demonstrated by the 91% incidence of developing FAPU (facility acquired pressure ulcers) on the heels with Braden scores of 15-18.

Heel boots may hyperextend the popliteal vein leading to venous pooling.

Pillows are challenging to maintain proper placement and consistency, in addition to high nursing demands.

Heel ulcers are costly and if not treated properly may lead to cellulites and or osteomyelitis. Both have the potential to cause sepsis and death.

Pressure Ulcers as a secondary diagnosis have increased 212,000 since 1993. 1 in 8 admissions ended in death.

Now, Heel-A-Hip protects your patient’s heels from bed sores while providing leg abduction. PRA Medical Systems will DECREASE the national pressure ulcer rate, healthcare costs, and litigation associated with high risk patients undergoing Hip surgery.