Abstract
A bicenter study was conducted to compare the results of treatment in developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) with Frejka splint versus Pavlik harness. Eighty-four dislocated hips were treated by the Frejka splint, and 48 dislocated hips were treated by the Pavlik harness. Failure of reduction was 10% with the Frejka splint and 12% with the Pavlik harness. Avascular necrosis (AVN, mostly type 1) was detected in 7% of Frejka patients versus 6% in Pavlik patients. The Frejka splint is simpler to use and if properly applied may be as safe as the Pavlik harness for DDH treatment.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 311-313 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 1993 |
Keywords
- Complications
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip
- Frejka splint
- Pavlik harness
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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