Development of Hip Joints Treated Non-operatively for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip by Overhead Traction - Clinical and Radiographic Assessment after Reaching Skeletal Maturity

Abstract

The purpose of the retrospective study was to analyse the success rate and safety of overhead traction in treating decentered hip joints. In patients treated strictly non-operatively, i.e. with no open reduction and no operative management of residual dysplasia performed, acetabular development was assessed once they have reached the skeletal maturity.

Keywords

• developmental dysplasia of the hip
• closed reduction
• overhead traction