This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Congenital Dislocation of Hip (C.D.H.), Subject name: Orthopaedics
Pavlik harness is used in treatment of - 
Select and explain. 
A. Developmental dysplasia of hip, B. Perthes disease, C. SCFE, D. Post infective sequeal of hip
A: Developmental dysplasia of hip
Answer: A: Developmental dysplasia of hip 
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.