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The correct answer is:

FALSE:

There is no evidence to suggest that this will provide any benefit for a spastic child. This treatment may cause an asymmetric deformity called wind blown hip deformity or cause damage to the acetabulum. However, most children will just not tolerate the orthosis and will only cry all night.


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