Question

A 2-month-old infant has been diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip. the health care provider has prescribed immediate treatment for the baby using a pavlik harness. what is the rationale behind this urgency

Answer 1

The treatment is needed to avoid skin breakdown with an infant who has developmental dysplasia of the hip and is in a Pavlik harness, the parent should softly massage the skin under the straps once a day to stimulate circulation. The parent should not apply lotions or powder because this could irritate the skin.