Treatment of bilateral developmental dysplasia of the hip joint with an improved technique: A case report
Xing-Xing Yu,
Jian-Ye Chen,
Hong-Sheng Zhan
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a common osteoarticular deformity in pediatric orthopedics. A patient with bilateral DDH was diagnosed and treated using our improved technique "(powerful overturning acetabuloplasty)" combined with femoral rotational shortening osteotomy.
CASE SUMMARY
A 4-year-old girl who was diagnosed with bilateral DDH could not stand normally, and sought surgical treatment to solve the problem of double hip extension and standing. As this… Show more
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