Why the study?
Pediatricians frequently identify developmental dysplasia of the hip and guide management, which ranges from bracing to surgery depending on age and complexity.
This review provides a summary of current trends and principles for diagnosing and treating developmental dysplasia of the hip.
Guides current DDH management in pediatrics; leaves open need for prospective validation trials.
Pediatricians are often the first to identify developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and direct subsequent appropriate treatment. The general treatment principle of DDH is to obtain and maintain a concentric reduction of the femoral head in the acetabulum. Achieving this goal can range from less-invasive bracing treatments to more-invasive surgical treatment depending on the age and complexity of the dysplasia. In this review, we summarize the current trends and treatment principles in the diagnosis and treatment of DDH.
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