Q. Pavlik harness is kind of brace used in conservative treatment of DDH (Developmental Dysplasia of Hip). Complications of this harness Pavlik harness disease includes which of these?
a. Brachial plexus palsy
b. Osteonecrosis of femoral head
c. Femoral nerve palsy
d. Dislocation of femoral head
e. All of the above
Answer -
d
Pavlik harness is a dynamic flexion abduction orthosis.
All of the above are serious complications of Pavlik harness.
Abnormal posture within harness can occasionally cause inferior or obturator dislocation of hip.
Shoulder straps can cause brachial plexus complications in some cases.
a. Brachial plexus palsy
b. Osteonecrosis of femoral head
c. Femoral nerve palsy
d. Dislocation of femoral head
e. All of the above
Answer -
d
Pavlik harness is a dynamic flexion abduction orthosis.
All of the above are serious complications of Pavlik harness.
Abnormal posture within harness can occasionally cause inferior or obturator dislocation of hip.
Shoulder straps can cause brachial plexus complications in some cases.
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