Spica Cast With a Bar

Picture of two different types of 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 and cannot be removed during this time.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSusan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Last RevisedMarch 12, 2012
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: March 12, 2012
Medical Review: Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics
John Pope, MD - Pediatrics

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