Reduces sacral sitting and limits forward movement of the pelvis
For the agitated patient, the 4"H x 4"W pommel reduces danger of adduction contracture
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AliMed Sit-StraightWedge with Pommel Cushion Control hip adduction and forward sliding withthe built-in pommel. Great for those with windswept deformity or pelvic obliquity, as the pommel helps keep hips and femurs aligned properly. Pommel is padded with a 1" layer of soft Polyfoam for added comfort.
18"W x 16"D or 16"W x 16"D Pommel: 3-1/2"W x 4"H Polyfoam Removable cover: Black, wipe-clean, water-resistant, nonskid bottom, fully launderable Rear ties
Pommel Cushions limit adduction
Pommel Cushions help reduce
the risk of adduction or internal
rotation contracture while limiting forward
sliding in the wheelchair. The pommel also
helps separate the knees to reduce skin
shear and allow air to circulate.
Pommel Cushions are recommended
for residents who require a supportive sitting
surface and adduction control, who have a
tendency to slide forward or require post-op
hip replacement care, and those with lower-extremity
spasticity.
AliMed Pommel Cushions start with a
convex base, filling the sling seat to deliver a
level sitting surface and increased tolerance.
There are three options available to meet a
range of patient needs:
The flat top surface and convex base of the
Solid Seat Insert (SSI) eliminates seat sag and
creates a level foundation. Choose from three
different sitting surfaces. Standard foam is
recommended for patients without skin integrity
issues; T-Foam offers excellent pressure
redistribution for those with low-to-moderate
skin integrity issues; T-Gel offers optimal
shear reduction for moderate-risk individuals by
mimicking fatty tissue and moving with the skin.
Sit-Straight Wedge with Pommel
Wedge shape positions knees slightly higher
than hips to discourage forward migration of
the pelvis, making them ideal for those with a
tendency for forward sliding.
Standard pommel cushions utilize a
nonremovable pommel, which presents an
obstacle when transferring the patient. Our
revolutionary Release Pommel is attached
to the cushion by a secure retaining strap.
When it is time to transfer, the pommel can be
released and dropped out of the way, allowing
the transfer to be safely performed with only
one assistant.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
