The parents of a newborn who has been diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip ask the nurse about the reason this harness has to be on their child. The nurse responds,
A)
"This harness allows your baby some mobility as it slowly brings the leg back into abduction."
B)
"The harness is meant to help the baby be moved without increasing his pain."
C)
"The harness will keep the leg immobile and force the femoral head back into the cup-shaped socket of the hip bone."
D)
"Infants with dysplasia of the hip need to keep the leg still, and this harness will provide the immobility needed for healing postsurgery."
Ans:
A
Feedback:
The Pavlik harness is used on newborns (up to 6 months) to maintain the femoral head in the acetabulum. The harness allows the child more mobility as the leg is slowly and gently brought into abduction.
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