This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Pediatric orthopedics, Subject name: Orthopaedics
Von Rosen splint is used for 
Select and explain. 
A. CONGENITAL DISPLACEMENT OF HIP, B. CTEV, C. Fracture of shaft of femur, D. Paralytic poliomyelitis
A: CONGENITAL DISPLACEMENT OF HIP
Answer: A: CONGENITAL DISPLACEMENT OF HIP 
Explanation: * In 1962 Von Rosen repoed his use of a special splint in the congenital hip dislocation. * It is passive restraining Or positioning device being adjustable in both abduction and flexion. * made up of malleable aluminum frame which can be molded around shoulder, thighs & waist. * Today the ohosis is made up of malleable plastic with one frame for the shoulders, waist, and thighs. * It has very low rate of AVN but high rate of pressure ulcers . REF :MAHESWARI 9TH ED