Greetings R Palmer,
The treatment of CHD depends on the age of the child and the degree of instability of the affected hip.
Usually, if the child is younger that 6 months old and instability is detected on examination, a Pavlik hardness is used for hip "reduction" (a medical term meaning placing the hip back in it's socket). Here is a link to an image of such a harness.
If the harness is not successful or if the child is older than 6 months, surgery and/or casting of the joint will be necessary.
Sincerely,
Dr.Bernon
Edited by Dr.Bernon on February 21 2008 at 6:45am
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