An analysis of variables affecting the duration of Pavlik harness treatment: Is it possible to predict the duration of treatment?

Salduz A., Demirel M., Akguel T., Bilgili F.

PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, vol.42, no.3, pp.299-303, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 42 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/0309364617740236
  • Journal Name: PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.299-303
  • Keywords: Pavlik harness, developmental dysplasia of the hip, hip sonography, application time, alpha angle, HIP-JOINT DISLOCATION, DEVELOPMENTAL DYSPLASIA, CONGENITAL DISLOCATION, ULTRASONOGRAPHY, DIAGNOSIS
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Pavlik harness is the initial treatment for the infants with developmental dysplasia of the hip who have not yet begun walking.