Hypnos
Abduction Assist Hip Brace
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Introducing a New Class of Active Hip Abduction Bracing
The Hypnos Hip Brace is the first brace specifically designed to provide Dynamic Abduction Assistance for patients with Trendelenburg gait. While traditional hip braces stabilize the joint or limit motion, Hypnos actively supplements weakened hip abductors through patient-adjustable assistance to improve pelvic stability, reduce compensatory movement, and restore more natural gait mechanics.
Hypnos is currently in the final stages of product development and is available to a limited number of clinical partners through our Clinical Pilot Program. Icarus Medical is expanding participation by offering early access to a select group of orthopedic, rehabilitation, and orthotic providers interested in evaluating the technology and providing clinical feedback prior to commercial launch.
Learn more about the clinical rationale behind Dynamic Abduction Assistance in our white paper, How the Hypnos Abduction Assist Hip Brace Supports Stable Walking in Patients with Trendelenburg Gait, which explores the biomechanics of Trendelenburg gait and how active hip abduction assistance may help improve pelvic stability and gait mechanics.
Figure 1. The Hypnos Abduction Assist Hip Brace provides active, user-adjustable hip abduction assistance to supplement a deficient gluteus medius. (a) Brace fitted to a female patient. (b) Trendelenburg gait with inadequate pelvic stability. (c) Corrected gait demonstrating improved pelvic stability with adjustable abduction assistance.
Why Hypnos?
Traditional hip braces are designed primarily to restrict motion and protect healing tissues. Hypnos takes a different approach by providing dynamic abduction assistance to supplement weakened hip abductors during ambulation.
Designed to support patients with gluteus medius and minimus deficiency, Hypnos delivers adjustable assistance that can be tailored to the individual’s condition, activity level, and stage of rehabilitation.
Key Features
- Patient-adjustable hip abduction assistance
- Supports weakened hip abductors during gait
- Lightweight, low-profile 3D printed design that fits under clothing
- Available in Custom Fabricated and Off-the-Shelf configurations
- Advanced scan-to-3D-print manufacturing technology
- Proven reimbursement pathway with established HCPCs codes
Common Clinical Applications
- Trendelenburg gait
- Gluteus medius deficiency
- Gluteus minimus deficiency
- Hip abductor weakness
- Post-operative hip rehabilitation
- Hip instability
Billing & Reimbursement
- L1685 Custom Fabricated Hip Orthosis
- L1686 Custom Fit Hip Orthosis (PDAC Approved)
Help Shape the Future of Hip Bracing
Participation is limited to ensure close collaboration with each account and to support a successful clinical rollout. Complete the form below to request more information about the Clinical Pilot Program. Our sales team will review your submission and contact you regarding eligibility and program availability.