ArticleJournal of children's orthopaedics2024
Effect of the Pavlik harness used in the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip on unaided sitting and independent walking age.
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- The Impact of Abduction Orthoses for the Treatment of Hip Dysplasia on the Development of Motor Skills: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
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Abstract
Background: Pavlik harness is the most widely used orthosis in the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the Pavlik harness on the development of "unaided sitting" and "independent walking" in infants with developmental dysplasia of the hip. Methods: This prospective study, conducted from 2017 to 2020, included infants undergoing Pavlik harness therapy. Inclusion criteria comprised gestational age > 37 weeks, treatment initiation before 6 months of age, and no prior treatment for developmental dysplasia of the hip. We assessed treatment initiation age, treatment duration, and the age of achieving unaided sitting and independent walking. Results: In the patient group, unaided sitting commenced at a mean age of 6.8 ± 1.6 (range: 4-11) months, while independent walking began at a mean age of 12.7 ± 1.8 (range: 9-18) months. By 15 months, 92% of the patients achieved independent walking. In the control group, unaided sitting occurred at a mean age of 6.1 ± 1.1 (range: 4-8) months, and independent walking at 11.8 ± 1.6 (range: 9-18) months. A significant positive correlation was observed between the duration of Pavlik harness usage and the age of unaided sitting (p < 0.001) and independent walking (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Our study indicates that Pavlik harness treatment for developmental dysplasia of the hip is generally safe and does not lead to clinically significant delays in unaided sitting and independent walking. However, some minor delays may occur due to extended orthosis use. Level of evidence: level III-prospective cohort study.
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