[ role of arthrography inthe management of congenital dislocation of the hip]

Arthrography has a well established role in the management of congenital dislocation [dysplasia] of the hip [CDH]. This paper includes a brief historical review of the uses of arthrography and the opinions of experienced clinicians. Arthrography plays an important role in confirming concentricity of closed reduction in the management of CDH and reduces the incidence of avascular necrosis [AVN]. Arthrography is used in 2-3 cases of CDH every week at the King Khalid University Hospital [KKUH]. The methods of arthrography and possible complications are discussed according to the experience of the authors at the KKUH