Background
Developmental dysplasia is a disorder that may affect the development and stability of the hip during the critical growth period. The term developmental dysplasia of the hip has replaced congenital dislocation of the hip because it more accurately reflects the full spectrum of abnormality that affects the immature hip. Open reduction surgeries prevent further complications.
Patients and methods
Eighteen hips (18 infants) with developmental dislocation were treated with the primary anterior open reduction approach at 12–18 months of age. We began the postoperative functional treatment using a hip spica for 3 months, followed by hip abduction orthosis used at night for 2 months.
Results
Our results were ‘satisfactory’ (Severin grade I, II) in 100% of the cases.
Conclusion
Open reduction surgery in the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip in infants aged between 12 and 18 months is a good solution with satisfactory results.