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Katherine A Cook1, Meghan Schmitt1, Michael Ingram1, Jill E Larson1, Jamie Burgess1, Joseph A Janicki1.
Abstract
We investigated if infants with a Barlow positive hip(s) have natural hip stabilization and can thus avoid Pavlik Harness (PH) treatment. We conducted a chart review for infants who presented within two weeks of life, had a Barlow positive hip, and were deferred treatment. Of the thirty infants, eighteen were treated with PH at 4-6 weeks or 12 weeks due to persistent dysplasia. Twelve infants avoided PH entirely. There were zero cases of PH failure. Parents can be counseled that deferring treatment until at least 4-6 weeks of age might avoid treatment altogether without an increased risk of harness failure.Entities:
Keywords: Barlow positive; Developmental dysplasia of the hip; Hip dysplasia; Pavlik harness
Year: 2019 PMID: 31065214 PMCID: PMC6495102 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2019.03.012
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Orthop ISSN: 0972-978X