Revision Surgery After Failed Open Reduction in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Re-dislocation rate after primary open reduction: 0-14% [1] Causes and timing of failure of primary surgery: Postoperative period Causes Immediate Approach related, Technical errors Delayed (After 4-6 weeks) Inadequate capsulorrhaphy, Inadequate immobilization Late Abnormal remodeling of acetabulum and femur Across multiple studies, inadequate soft tissue release – specifically the psoas...

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