2013
DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.13366
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Bilateral One-half Spica Cast After Open Reduction and Pelvic Osteotomy in the Developmental Dislocation of the Hip

Abstract: Background:The prevalence of DDH ranges from 1 per1000 to 3.4 per 100 live- births. One- and-one-half hip spica cast is the conventional technique of immobilization after the open reduction with or without osteotomy.Objectives:In this study, we evaluated the preference of bilateral one-half spica cast over the one-and-one-half spica cast.Materials and Methods:Eight hips in five patients with developmental dislocation of the hip have undergone open reduction. Salter osteotomy, Pemberton osteotomy and femoral sh… Show more

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“…Post-operative immobilisation has traditionally been achieved with a spica cast [ 26 ]. This is borne out by our study, with 88 % of surgeons using this mode of immobilisation.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Post-operative immobilisation has traditionally been achieved with a spica cast [ 26 ]. This is borne out by our study, with 88 % of surgeons using this mode of immobilisation.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%