Modified Smith–Petersen approach with rectus-sparing reduces severe avascular necrosis for developmental dysplasia of the hip at walking age: minimum 5-year follow-up
Abstract Background Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is one of the most common orthopedic malformations in children. Open reduction for DDH at walking age remains a major concern. The goal of this study is to evaluate the mid-term effect of a modified Smith–Petersen approach which preserves...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-022-03441-6 |