[Treatment of congenital dislocation of the hip].

In most cases congenital dislocation of the hip is detected at birth or during the first weeks of life. Forced abduction by means of breeches or wrappage or with Pavlik harness has replaced continuous traction which is useful after 6 months. These measures must be applied according to strict rules, but they do not prevent the occurrence of complications, including post-reductional osteochondritis. Their pros and cons therefore must be weighed with extreme care.