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harness /har·ness/ (hahr´nis) the combination of straps, bands, and other pieces that forms the working gear of a draft animal, or a device resembling such gear. Pavlik harness a device used to correct hip dislocations in infants with developmental dysplasia of the hip, consisting of a set of straps that hold the hips in flexion and abduction. Pavlik harness, a device used to correct hip dislocations in infants with developmental dysplasia of the hip, consisting of a set of straps that hold the hips in flexion and abduction. Pavlik harness Pediatrics orthopedics The gold standard device used in infants < 6 months for managing hip dysplasia Functions The PV promotes hip flexion and abduction by prohibiting hip extension or adduction, while allowing some kicking
and movement. See Abduction therapy, Developmental dysplasia of the hip, Spica cast. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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