Three-dimensional morphological study of the proximal femur in Crowe type IV developmental dysplasia of the hip

Abstract Background When performing femoral reconstruction in patients with Crowe type IV developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), anatomical deformity presents many technical challenges to orthopedic surgeons. The false acetabulum is suggested to influence load transmission and femoral development...

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Main Authors: Yuhui Yang, Weihong Liao, Weiqun Yi, Hai Jiang, Guangtao Fu, Yuanchen Ma, Qiujian Zheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02789-5