title: [Pavlik's harness in congenital hip dislocation before the first birthday].
abstract: Three hundred cases of congenital dislocation of the hip have been treated with the Pavlik harness since 1979. The reduction is obtained by progressive flexion of the thighs. The femoral head penetrates the acetabulum from bottom to top. Placing the harness and managing the treatment must be very carefully done. The explanation given to the family is essential to success. Complications are rare. Arthrography followed by reduction in traction should be considered in case of failure. The Pavlik harness is indicated under the age of 9 months.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Orthopédie-Traumatologie Pédiatrique, Hopital des Enfants Malades, Paris, France.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Touzet
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Chaumien
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rigault
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Padovani
mesh_terms: D001915:Braces / Q000009:adverse effects; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000209:etiology; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: Le harnais de Pavlik dans la luxation congénitale de hanche avant un an.