Directions how to use The Original von Rosen Splint in order to prevent dislocation of the hip joint The organisation of the treatment will depend on local facilities as well as on personal considerations of the medical attendants concerned. At the Orthopedic University-Clinic in Malmö, where the von Rosen-Splint has been used since 1956, the following information, and instructions, are given to the mother at her first visit to the clinic, usually three to four days after delivery: Your baby's hip joints are somewhat unstable. This means the baby's legs should be kept in a special position up to 2 - 3 months of age; if not, severe troubles may occur in the future. Handled in the right way the hip joints will develop normally. The von Rosen-splint will usually not be of any trouble to the baby. A slight irritation of the skin may sometimes occur, especially if the skin is damp or soiled by layers of powder or dirt. Fever and diarrhoea will increase the risk of skin irritation. Once a week the baby has to be removed from the splint and bathed by special personnel at the Orthopedic Outdoor-Department. The baby will be checked by a doctor at the age of 1 month. The hip joints should be X-rayed at the age of 3 months and also when the child has started to walk, at the latest at 1.5 years of age. 1. Do not remove the splint from the baby. 2. Do not pull or lift the baby by the legs or the feet. 3. Keep your hand under the bottom when lifting the baby from the bed. 4. The pillow should not be more than 2 cm thick. 5. Turn the baby now and then into the prone position. 6. Keep the baby clean by using water and unscented baby-soap; dry the skin carefully and powder lightly with unperfumed baby-powder. 7. Do not use salve and scented oil. 8. Change diaper frequently. 9. Prevent the baby from sweating by cautious dressing. 10. Do not dress the baby in too tight trousers. 11. Contact the Orthopedic Outdoor-Department if any skin trouble should come about.