title: The ferguson medial approach for open reduction of developmental dysplasia of the hip. A clinical and radiological review of 49 hips.
abstract: The results of the Ferguson medial approach for open reduction of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) were reviewed for 49 hips with a follow-up of more than 48 months. The mean age at operation was 12.3 months (6 to 23). The mean length of clinical and radiological follow-up was 82 months (48 to 148). Three redislocations occurred. Group I avascular necrosis according to the classification of Kalamchi and MacEwen was seen in four hips, group II in two hips and group III in one hip; 92% of the hips were classified as Severin class I and II. The acetabular index and centre edge (CE) angles were within normal limits at final follow-up, but were still significantly different from the unaffected side. We conclude that the Ferguson procedure is safe and reliable for low dislocations in children aged six to 18 months.
authors.affiliation: Booth Hall Children's Hospital, Blackley, Manchester, England.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kiely
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Younis
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Day
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Meadows
mesh_terms: D000077:Acetabulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation