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Orthopaedics Congenital Dislocation of Hip (C.D.H.) dd0ce306

Pavlik harness is used in treatment of -

A
Developmental dysplasia of hip
B
Perthes disease
C
SCFE
D
Post infective sequeal of hip
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Developmental dysplasia of hip Splintage for Developmental dysplasia of hip* The most widely used device in management of developmenetal dysplasia of hip in Pavlik harness.* This device prevents adduction and extension while allowing further flexion, abduction and rotation. This position allows for gentle spontaneous reduction of dislocated hip.* Stretching of the tight adductors is also possible with the pavlik harness.* The device is worn full time till the hip stability is achieved.

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