Von Rosen splint is used for
Correct Answer: CONGENITAL DISPLACEMENT OF HIP
Description: * In 1962 Von Rosen repoed his use of a special splint in the congenital hip dislocation. * It is passive restraining Or positioning device being adjustable in both abduction and flexion. * made up of malleable aluminum frame which can be molded around shoulder, thighs & waist. * Today the ohosis is made up of malleable plastic with one frame for the shoulders, waist, and thighs. * It has very low rate of AVN but high rate of pressure ulcers . REF :MAHESWARI 9TH ED
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