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The most common management of the newborn with hip displasia involves placing the infant into:

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Pavlik Harness

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Babies with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) often need to wear a brace. The Pavlik Harness is one type of brace used to treat DDH. It has straps that are fastened around the baby's legs and held up by shoulder and chest straps. This holds the hips and knees up with the legs apart.

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