Femoral head size in congenital dislocation of the hip

Observations on the size of the femoral head in congenital dislocation of the hip are presented. The long-term effects of open reduction and innominate osteotomy on the size of the femoral head are assessed. Innominate osteotomy does not cause overgrowth of the femoral head, although open reduction...

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Published inJournal of pediatric orthopaedics Vol. 5; no. 3; p. 299
Main Authors O'Brien, T, Salter, R B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1985
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Child, Preschool
Female
Femur Head - growth & development
Femur Head - pathology
Follow-Up Studies
Hip Dislocation, Congenital - pathology
Hip Dislocation, Congenital - surgery
Humans
Infant
Male
Osteotomy
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Summary:Observations on the size of the femoral head in congenital dislocation of the hip are presented. The long-term effects of open reduction and innominate osteotomy on the size of the femoral head are assessed. Innominate osteotomy does not cause overgrowth of the femoral head, although open reduction results in mild coxa magna. The pathophysiology and significance of coxa magna are discussed.
ISSN:0271-6798
DOI:10.1097/01241398-198505000-00008