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

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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Main Authors: Mingyuan Miao, Sheng Jin, Haiqing Cai, Haoqi Cai, Jingxia Bian, Zhigang Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Walking age
Smith–Petersen approach
Avascular necrosis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-022-03441-6

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