Dynamic flexion abduction orthosis used to treat DDH in infants up to 6 months of age; Harness usually leads to stability of reduced hip within 4 wks, but its use should be continued until clinical exam & X-rays of hip are normal;(DDH-Developmental dislocation of hip.
DDH involves displacement of the femoral head from the acetabulum (during the perinatal period) which disrupts the normal development of the hip joint; DDH is estimated to occur in 1 - 1.5 cases per 1000 live births.).
