[Current approaches to the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip].
Treatment modalities for developmental dysplasia of the hip are variable. Many authors advocate conservative treatment for infants. However, controversy arises as to the type and timing of osteotomies for older age groups. Besides classic treatment methods, different experimental and clinical studies have been performed. This article aims to summarize new treatment methods in the light of our classical knowledge.
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Muharrem
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Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology (Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Anabilim Dali), Medicine Faculty of Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey. muharreminan@hotmail.com
D000367:Age Factors; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006621:Hip Joint; D006801:Humans; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome