<prompt> Von Rosen splint is used forCONGENITAL DISPLACEMENT OF HIPCTEVFracture of shaft of femurParalytic poliomyelitis  <response>: 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 