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Pavlik harness

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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.
harness [har´nes]
a support device used to immobilize a body part or hold it in position.
Pavlik harness a device used 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.
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Treatment with the Pavlik harness allows the socket for the hip bone to develop properly in most cases.
vital: ask the Doc; Craig Lennox Our GP expert will answer your ... by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
Ellie had to be fitted with a Pavlik harness to encourage her hip sockets to develop in the correct position.
I'm all right now; How a harness solved Ellie's hip problem by Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)
 
 
 
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