title: Preliminary results of early open reduction by an anterior approach for congenital dislocation of the hip.
abstract: We report the results of 113 early open reductions of congenitally dislocated hips using a technique we have developed. Surgery is followed by functional postoperative treatment with a Pavlik harness or abduction splint. The age of the patients and the follow-up period ranged from 6 to 24 months and 2 to 12 years, respectively. Radiologic results corresponded to Severin grades I and II in 98%. Severe ischemic necrosis was not observed. Secondary surgery (femoral derotation osteotomy and/or Pemberton's operation) was performed in 21% of the cases. Reduction at a young age resulted in fewer secondary procedures. Good results were attributed to postoperative treatment: Abandoning rigid fixation prevented soft tissue stretching, which may endanger blood supply to the joint. This treatment ensures concentric reduction and allows early and spontaneous joint mobilization in a functional position. These factors stimulate further joint development.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical School of Debrecen, Hungary.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Szepesi
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Biró
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fazekas
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Szücs
mesh_terms: D001915:Braces; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000254:growth & development; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D013165:Splints; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods