A Comparison of Pavlik Harness Treatment Regimens for Dislocated But Reducible (Ortolani+) Hips in Infantile Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Conclusions: The 23- versus 24-hour PH regimen and frequency of clinic visits in the first 4 weeks of PH treatment did not affect the clinical or radiographic success rate of Ortolani+ hips in infantile DDH. A strict weekly clinic visit and 24-hour PH regimen may not be necessary to obtain stable reduced hips in infants presenting
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Hip Source Type: research