II. Pathophysiology
- Unilateral congenital abduction contracture of hip
- Contracture side of Pelvis tilted downward
- Opposite hip acetabulum develops poorly
- May result in dysplasia of the acetabulum
III. Signs: Present after 6 weeks of life
- Affected Leg appears shorter
- Asymmetric gluteal folds
IV. Complications
- Dysplasia of the acetabulum
- Predisposes to hip subluxation
V. Management
- Pavlik harness
- Splints hips in flexed and abducted position
- Surgical management
- Indicated for persistent signs after 8 months of age