One-stage hip reconstruction with Dega's transiliacal osteotomy in the treatment of congenital hip dislocation in children.

Abstract

Results of surgical treatment of the congenital dislocation of the hip in 40 children (2-5 years) are presented. The mean observation period was 8 years. 80% of very good and good results were obtained in the included material. One-stage hip reposition -reconstruction with Dega's transiliacal osteotomy, applied to children of 2-3 years, gives positive results, adding to further development of the hip joint.