One-stage procedure for treatment of neglected congenital dislocation of the HIP

ABSTRACT

14 patients with 18 neglected congenital dislocation of the hips were treated by one stage operation. The average age was 5-years and 2 months. In the majority of these cases, open reduction, Salter Osteotomy and femoral shortening were carried out. Post operatively the hip was immobilized in plaster one and one-half spica for 6 weeks then in Broom stick abduction splint for further 6 weeks.Post cast removal, the patients were put on intensive physiotherapy program for mobilization of the hips. The surgical procedure was mentioned. Despite the short term follow up, the initial results were very encouraging