HIP ABDUCTION ORTHOSIS

This is 45 days old female baby Seema.The patient mother noticed unequal of lower
both limbs.The patient was came to PRSP for needful management.

According to patient's mother, the baby was delivered normal.On assessment it was found that both lower limb were unequal, Rt. lower limb was hyper extended( knee joint),Telescopic test, ortholani test, and Barlow test were positive.

After assessment, it was diagnosed as Development dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) Right side with knee hyper extended , due to congenital.

Hip abduction orthosis

Hip Abduction orthosis was prescribed ( right hip on 45 degree abduction and right knee on 20 degree flexion) . Palvik harness was ideal prescription for those small baby if there is DDH. But because of knee hyperextended Hip abduction orthosis was selected.