- Pavlik harness
- Pav·lik harness (pahvґlik) [Arnold Pavlik, Czech orthopedic surgeon, 1902–1962] see under harness.
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Pavlik harness
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Pavlik harness — a type of hip abduction orthosis consisting of a set of straps that hold the hips in flexion and abduction to correct hip dislocations in infants with developmental dysplasia of the hip … Medical dictionary
Hip dysplasia (human) — This article describes hip dysplasia in humans. For hip dysplasia in animals, see Hip dysplasia (canine). Hip dysplasia (human) Classification and external resources Congenital dislocation of the left hip in an elderly person. Closed arrow marks… … Wikipedia
Dislocation of hip — Classification and external resources X ray showing a joint dislocation of the left hip. ICD 10 S … Wikipedia
Congenital hip dislocation — The abnormal formation of the hip joint in which the ball at the top of the thighbone (the femoral head) is not stable within the socket (the acetabulum). The ligaments of the hip joint may also be loose and stretched. The degree of instability… … Medical dictionary
DDH (developmental dislocation of the hip) — The abnormal formation of the hip joint in which the ball at the top of the thighbone (the femoral head) is not stable within the socket (the acetabulum). The ligaments of the hip joint may also be loose and stretched. The degree of instability… … Medical dictionary
Developmental dislocation of the hip (DDH) — The abnormal formation of the hip joint in which the ball at the top of the thighbone (the femoral head) is not stable within the socket (the acetabulum). The ligaments of the hip joint may also be loose and stretched. The degree of instability… … Medical dictionary
Dislocation, congenital hip — The abnormal formation of the hip joint in which the ball at the top of the thighbone (the femoral head) is not stable within the socket (the acetabulum). The ligaments of the hip joint may also be loose and stretched. The degree of instability… … Medical dictionary
Dysplasia, congenital hip — The abnormal formation of the hip joint in which the ball at the top of the thighbone (the femoral head) is not stable within the socket (the acetabulum). The ligaments of the hip joint may also be loose and stretched. The degree of instability… … Medical dictionary
Hip dislocation, congenital — The abnormal formation of the hip joint in which the ball at the top of the thighbone (the femoral head) is not stable within the socket (the acetabulum). The ligaments of the hip joint may also be loose and stretched. The degree of instability… … Medical dictionary
Hip, developmental dislocation of the (DDH) — The abnormal formation of the hip joint in which the ball at the top of the thighbone (the femoral head) is not stable within the socket (the acetabulum). The ligaments of the hip joint may also be loose and stretched. The degree of instability… … Medical dictionary
