Recurrent dislocation of the hip in a child with Down syndrome: a 20-year follow-up.
This is a report of recurrent dislocation of the hip in a child with Down syndrome. The child was treated with a soft tissue repair that prevented further dislocations. However, 20 years later, the hip had subluxed and secondary degenerative arthritis had developed. This case emphasizes the necessity of life-long follow-up and prompt treatment of hip disease in patients with Down syndrome.
Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Milwaukee, USA.
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000209:etiology; D012008:Recurrence