Pavlik harness is used in treatment of -: (A) Developmental dysplasia of hip, (B) Perthes disease, (C) SCFE, (D) Post infective sequeal of hip
Answer is A. 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.