Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a spectrum of hip disorders presenting at different ages. It results from excessive hip joint laxity causing failure to maintain the femoral head in the acetabulum. In infants, DDH can cause hip instability or dislocation detectable on examination or imaging. Over time, untreated dysplasia can lead to a poorly formed acetabulum and permanent hip dislocation. Physical exam findings vary by age but may include a positive Ortolani or Barlow sign in infants, limited hip abduction, leg length discrepancy, and Trendelenburg gait in older children.
This document discusses radio-ulnar synostosis, a rare condition where the radius and ulna bones of the forearm are fused together. It can be congenital, occurring during early development, or post-traumatic, caused by a forearm fracture. Symptoms include limited rotation of the forearm and pain. Diagnosis is made through x-rays showing the fused bones. Treatment depends on the severity but may include surgery to separate the bones followed by splinting and physical therapy.
A 7-month-old girl was referred to an orthopedic surgeon after her pediatrician noticed asymmetric skin folds in her upper thighs during a vaccination appointment. Upon examination, the orthopedic surgeon found palpable hip instability, unequal leg lengths, and limited abduction on the left side. An ultrasound confirmed a diagnosis of developmental dysplasia of the hip. Treatment options included abduction splints, hip spica casting, or reduction procedures.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a spectrum of hip disorders involving abnormal development of the femoral head and acetabulum. It ranges from instability where the femoral head can subluxate to full dislocation. Risk factors include ligamentous laxity and breech positioning. Ultrasound and x-rays are used to diagnose and monitor treatment, which may involve closed or open reduction depending on age, along with bracing or casting. The goal is early concentric reduction to prevent future hip degeneration.
Perthes disease, also known as Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, is caused by impaired blood flow in the femoral head that leads to bone death in children aged 3-12 years old, causing deformity of the femoral head; it is more common in boys and whites and symptoms include limping and hip pain that varies depending on the stage of bone regeneration. Genetic factors and growth abnormalities play a role in its development.
Idiopathic scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve to the side. While the cause of scoliosis is unknown, it usually runs in families and typically affects girls and young women more often and severely than boys and young men. Mild cases that do not cause pain or discomfort require no treatment. However, cases that are moderate to severe and with or without pain or discomfort require treatment which is determined on a case by case basis.
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Torticollis is a condition characterized by an abnormal twisting of the neck which causes the head to tilt to one side. It has many potential causes including birth injuries, infections, muscle injuries or tightness. Symptoms include limited neck movement, neck pain and a shoulder that appears higher on one side. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may involve gentle stretching, physical therapy, medications, or in rare cases surgery. The document defines different types of torticollis and discusses evaluation and treatment approaches.
This document discusses radio-ulnar synostosis, a rare condition where the radius and ulna bones of the forearm are fused together. It can be congenital, occurring during early development, or post-traumatic, caused by a forearm fracture. Symptoms include limited rotation of the forearm and pain. Diagnosis is made through x-rays showing the fused bones. Treatment depends on the severity but may include surgery to separate the bones followed by splinting and physical therapy.
A 7-month-old girl was referred to an orthopedic surgeon after her pediatrician noticed asymmetric skin folds in her upper thighs during a vaccination appointment. Upon examination, the orthopedic surgeon found palpable hip instability, unequal leg lengths, and limited abduction on the left side. An ultrasound confirmed a diagnosis of developmental dysplasia of the hip. Treatment options included abduction splints, hip spica casting, or reduction procedures.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a spectrum of hip disorders involving abnormal development of the femoral head and acetabulum. It ranges from instability where the femoral head can subluxate to full dislocation. Risk factors include ligamentous laxity and breech positioning. Ultrasound and x-rays are used to diagnose and monitor treatment, which may involve closed or open reduction depending on age, along with bracing or casting. The goal is early concentric reduction to prevent future hip degeneration.
Perthes disease, also known as Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, is caused by impaired blood flow in the femoral head that leads to bone death in children aged 3-12 years old, causing deformity of the femoral head; it is more common in boys and whites and symptoms include limping and hip pain that varies depending on the stage of bone regeneration. Genetic factors and growth abnormalities play a role in its development.
Idiopathic scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve to the side. While the cause of scoliosis is unknown, it usually runs in families and typically affects girls and young women more often and severely than boys and young men. Mild cases that do not cause pain or discomfort require no treatment. However, cases that are moderate to severe and with or without pain or discomfort require treatment which is determined on a case by case basis.
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Torticollis is a condition characterized by an abnormal twisting of the neck which causes the head to tilt to one side. It has many potential causes including birth injuries, infections, muscle injuries or tightness. Symptoms include limited neck movement, neck pain and a shoulder that appears higher on one side. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may involve gentle stretching, physical therapy, medications, or in rare cases surgery. The document defines different types of torticollis and discusses evaluation and treatment approaches.
This document discusses genu valgum (knock knees) and genu varum (bowlegs). It defines the Q angle and normal ranges. Genu valgum can be physiological in children under 4 years old or pathological. Bilateral cases may be due to various conditions while unilateral cases are often due to trauma or injury. Evaluation involves physical exam and x-rays. Treatment depends on age but may include observation, bracing, hemiepiphysiodesis, or osteotomy. Genu varum is also normally physiological initially but becomes pathological after age 2. Causes in children and adults are discussed. Evaluation and treatment methods including bracing and surgery are outlined.
The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body located within the quadriceps tendon. It articulates with the femur and is supplied by vessels from the geniculate arterial system. The patellar retinaculum connects the patella to the tibia and is formed by fascia and fibers from surrounding muscles. The patella can displace in various directions from its normal position. Lateral dislocation is most common due to anatomical and biomechanical factors that influence the patellofemoral joint. Evaluation and treatment depends on the nature and chronicity of the injury.
This document discusses various osteotomies around the hip joint. It begins with defining osteotomy and providing a brief history of important developments. It then explains the biomechanics of the hip joint and why osteotomies are effective. Several types and classifications of osteotomies are outlined. Specific procedures like McMurray's displacement osteotomy, Pauwel's varus osteotomy, and Schanz angulation osteotomy are described in detail. Contraindications and postoperative care are also mentioned.
This document provides an overview of congenital muscular torticollis (CMT). CMT is caused by shortening of the sternocleidomastoid muscle at birth and results in an inclined neck. It affects 0.3-2.0% of live births. Diagnosis is based on history and examination. Treatment involves gentle stretching exercises before age 12 months. Surgery to lengthen the muscle may be considered for older children if conservative treatment fails. Surgical techniques aim to release the tight sternocleidomastoid muscle while avoiding injury to nearby nerves and vessels. Post-operative immobilization and exercises are used to prevent recontracture. Early treatment generally results in over 90% success rate.
Genu varum, also known as bow legs, is a physical deformity where the legs curve outward from the thighs. It can occur in children due to normal development or due to conditions like Blount's disease or rickets that affect bone growth. In children, genu varum is often monitored and may resolve on its own, while more severe cases or those caused by underlying diseases may require bracing or surgery to correct alignment and prevent long-term issues. Surgical options aim to stop abnormal bone growth or reshape the shinbone to straighten the legs.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a spectrum of hip dysplasia that ranges from shallow acetabulum to subluxation to complete dislocation. It is more common in females and affects the left hip more often than the right. Risk factors include breech birth position, torticollis, and a family history. Symptoms may include leg length discrepancy, uneven skin folds, limping, or limited mobility. Diagnosis involves clinical examination including Ortolani's and Barlow's maneuvers as well as imaging like ultrasound and x-rays. Treatment options include use of a Pavlik harness or von Rosen splint for younger infants or surgical reduction and spica casting for older children.
Recurrent Dislocation of patella -PAWANPawan Yadav
This document discusses recurrent patellar dislocation. It begins by defining recurrent patellar dislocation as the patella shifting laterally with minimal stress on knee flexion. It then discusses the anatomy and Q angle as well as predisposing causes such as increased Q angle, weak medial quads, and tight lateral structures. The document outlines clinical features, tests, x-ray findings, and treatment options including conservative immobilization and surgical procedures like realignment and patellectomy.
The document discusses floor reaction orthoses (FRO). It defines an FRO as a custom plastic device that supports the ankle and foot from below the knee to the foot. An FRO works by holding the ankle in plantar flexion, which shifts the line of force from the ground reaction force behind the ankle and in front of the knee, generating extension at the knee. This allows patients with weak leg muscles to walk without knee buckling. FROs are indicated for patients with conditions like polio, cerebral palsy, or spinal cord injury that cause lower leg weakness. They provide knee stability during walking in a lightweight design.
This document discusses arthrogyposis multiplex congenita (AMC), which affects joint development in fetuses, resulting in limited mobility and physical deformities at birth. AMC is caused by lack of fetal movement in the womb, which allows extra connective tissue and joint fixation to form. It has a genetic basis or can be caused by neurological or muscular disorders that impact motor function in utero. Children with AMC exhibit characteristic symmetric and rigid joint contractures at multiple sites. Management involves stretching, splinting, surgery and adaptive equipment to improve range of motion and functional skills at each stage of development.
This document provides information on congenital dislocation of the hip (CDH) and developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). It discusses the causes, signs, symptoms, examination findings, treatment options including orthotic interventions like the Pavlik harness and Frejka pillow. CDH occurs at or shortly after birth while DDH develops during the embryonic, fetal or infantile stage. Treatment aims to achieve and maintain reduction of the femoral head into the acetabulum through splinting or bracing until the hip joint stabilizes.
1. Elbow dislocations are most commonly caused by falls onto an outstretched hand and involve the disruption of the lateral and medial collateral ligaments and elbow capsule.
2. Simple elbow dislocations without fractures are typically treated non-operatively with closed manipulation and immobilization for less than 3 weeks to avoid stiffness.
3. Operative treatment is considered if closed reduction cannot be maintained or for recurrent dislocations and involves repair of the lateral collateral ligaments through bone tunnels or anchors.
The document discusses developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), including: definitions; clinical detection from birth to 6 months using tests like Ortolani's and Barlow's; treatment from birth to 6 months using a Pavlik harness or closed reduction and hip spica casting; and treatment from 6 to 18 months also using closed reduction and hip spica casting, with the goal of obtaining and maintaining reduction without damaging the femoral head. Obstacles to reduction like hypertrophic soft tissues are also mentioned.
This document provides an overview of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC), including:
1) A definition of AMC as a nonprogressive condition characterized by multiple joint contractures present at birth involving at least two body regions.
2) A discussion of classification systems and the etiology, which is usually absence of fetal movement leading to contractures.
3) Details on clinical features including common joint involvement in the upper and lower limbs, classification of distal arthrogryposis types, and other arthrogryposis conditions.
This document discusses genu valgum, or knock knees. It defines the deformity as an outward deviation of the longitudinal axis of the tibia. Genu valgum results in the medial angulation of the knee and external rotation of the femur and tibia. It can be caused by physiological, pathological, traumatic or metabolic factors that create asymmetric growth of the epiphyseal plate. Treatment involves conservative measures like bracing or surgical options like osteotomies if the deformity is severe.
Madelung deformity is an abnormality of the palmar ulnar part of the distal radial physis in which progressive ulnar and volar tilt develops at the distal radial articular surface, with dorsal subluxation of the distal ulna.
This document discusses genu varum (bow legs), genu valgum (knock knees), and genu recurvatum (back bending knees). It covers the normal development and alignment of the lower limbs from birth through childhood. It describes the causes, presentations, and treatment options for physiological and pathological genu varum, genu valgum, and genu recurvatum, including observation, bracing, hemiepiphysiodesis (guided growth), and osteotomy. The goal of treatment is typically correction of the alignment through non-surgical or surgical means depending on the severity and cause of the deformity as well as the age and skeletal maturity of the patient.
Pes cavus and pes planus are foot deformities characterized by high and low arches, respectively. Pes cavus, or a high arched foot, can be congenital or acquired and results in clawing of the toes. Pes planus, or a flat foot, is caused by the collapse of the medial longitudinal arch. Both conditions can cause foot, ankle, and leg pain and abnormal shoe wear. Treatment involves orthotics, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery to correct muscle imbalances and bony deformities.
Arthrodesis refers to the surgical fusion of a joint. It is indicated for pain and instability in the joint. With improvements in joint replacement surgery, arthrodesis is now less commonly performed. It permanently relieves pain by fusing the bones and eliminating joint movement, at the cost of stiffness. The optimal positions for fusing different joints are described. Common complications include malposition and nonunion.
The document discusses classifications and treatment approaches for subtrochanteric fractures of the femur. It describes Fielding and Seinsheimer classifications which categorize fractures based on their location and number of fragments. Temporary options include a Thomas splint for unstable patients. Surgical treatments involve plates, intramedullary nails, or external fixators. Precise surgical approaches depend on the fracture location and stability. Potential complications are also noted.
Cubitus varus is a deformity of the elbow where there is a decreased carrying angle, causing the forearm to deviate medially when extended. It is commonly caused by malunion of a supracondylar fracture of the humerus in children. Corrective options include observation with expected remodeling, hemiepiphysiodesis to alter growth, and corrective osteotomy. The French osteotomy technique involves a lateral closed wedge osteotomy held with screws or wires and remains a popular surgical approach. Complications can include stiffness, nerve injuries, recurrent deformity, nonunion and malunion.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a spectrum of disorders involving instability or displacement of the femoral head from the acetabulum. DDH includes subluxation, where some contact remains between joint surfaces, and dislocation, where there is complete displacement. DDH is caused by ligamentous laxity, prenatal positioning, and postnatal positioning in extension. Treatment depends on age, with Pavlik harness for neonates, traction or closed reduction for ages 1-6 months, and closed or open reduction from 6-24 months. The goal is early reduction to allow acetabular remodeling and prevent complications like degenerative hip disease.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a spectrum of disorders involving abnormal development of the hip joint that may present as dysplasia, subluxation, or dislocation. It results from excessive laxity of the hip capsule allowing the femoral head to slip out of the acetabulum. DDH is diagnosed through clinical examination including Ortolani and Barlow's tests in infants, and imaging such as ultrasound and x-rays. Treatment depends on the degree of hip involvement and age of presentation, ranging from bracing to closed or open reduction. Screening of newborns is important for early detection and management to prevent long-term complications.
This document discusses genu valgum (knock knees) and genu varum (bowlegs). It defines the Q angle and normal ranges. Genu valgum can be physiological in children under 4 years old or pathological. Bilateral cases may be due to various conditions while unilateral cases are often due to trauma or injury. Evaluation involves physical exam and x-rays. Treatment depends on age but may include observation, bracing, hemiepiphysiodesis, or osteotomy. Genu varum is also normally physiological initially but becomes pathological after age 2. Causes in children and adults are discussed. Evaluation and treatment methods including bracing and surgery are outlined.
The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body located within the quadriceps tendon. It articulates with the femur and is supplied by vessels from the geniculate arterial system. The patellar retinaculum connects the patella to the tibia and is formed by fascia and fibers from surrounding muscles. The patella can displace in various directions from its normal position. Lateral dislocation is most common due to anatomical and biomechanical factors that influence the patellofemoral joint. Evaluation and treatment depends on the nature and chronicity of the injury.
This document discusses various osteotomies around the hip joint. It begins with defining osteotomy and providing a brief history of important developments. It then explains the biomechanics of the hip joint and why osteotomies are effective. Several types and classifications of osteotomies are outlined. Specific procedures like McMurray's displacement osteotomy, Pauwel's varus osteotomy, and Schanz angulation osteotomy are described in detail. Contraindications and postoperative care are also mentioned.
This document provides an overview of congenital muscular torticollis (CMT). CMT is caused by shortening of the sternocleidomastoid muscle at birth and results in an inclined neck. It affects 0.3-2.0% of live births. Diagnosis is based on history and examination. Treatment involves gentle stretching exercises before age 12 months. Surgery to lengthen the muscle may be considered for older children if conservative treatment fails. Surgical techniques aim to release the tight sternocleidomastoid muscle while avoiding injury to nearby nerves and vessels. Post-operative immobilization and exercises are used to prevent recontracture. Early treatment generally results in over 90% success rate.
Genu varum, also known as bow legs, is a physical deformity where the legs curve outward from the thighs. It can occur in children due to normal development or due to conditions like Blount's disease or rickets that affect bone growth. In children, genu varum is often monitored and may resolve on its own, while more severe cases or those caused by underlying diseases may require bracing or surgery to correct alignment and prevent long-term issues. Surgical options aim to stop abnormal bone growth or reshape the shinbone to straighten the legs.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a spectrum of hip dysplasia that ranges from shallow acetabulum to subluxation to complete dislocation. It is more common in females and affects the left hip more often than the right. Risk factors include breech birth position, torticollis, and a family history. Symptoms may include leg length discrepancy, uneven skin folds, limping, or limited mobility. Diagnosis involves clinical examination including Ortolani's and Barlow's maneuvers as well as imaging like ultrasound and x-rays. Treatment options include use of a Pavlik harness or von Rosen splint for younger infants or surgical reduction and spica casting for older children.
Recurrent Dislocation of patella -PAWANPawan Yadav
This document discusses recurrent patellar dislocation. It begins by defining recurrent patellar dislocation as the patella shifting laterally with minimal stress on knee flexion. It then discusses the anatomy and Q angle as well as predisposing causes such as increased Q angle, weak medial quads, and tight lateral structures. The document outlines clinical features, tests, x-ray findings, and treatment options including conservative immobilization and surgical procedures like realignment and patellectomy.
The document discusses floor reaction orthoses (FRO). It defines an FRO as a custom plastic device that supports the ankle and foot from below the knee to the foot. An FRO works by holding the ankle in plantar flexion, which shifts the line of force from the ground reaction force behind the ankle and in front of the knee, generating extension at the knee. This allows patients with weak leg muscles to walk without knee buckling. FROs are indicated for patients with conditions like polio, cerebral palsy, or spinal cord injury that cause lower leg weakness. They provide knee stability during walking in a lightweight design.
This document discusses arthrogyposis multiplex congenita (AMC), which affects joint development in fetuses, resulting in limited mobility and physical deformities at birth. AMC is caused by lack of fetal movement in the womb, which allows extra connective tissue and joint fixation to form. It has a genetic basis or can be caused by neurological or muscular disorders that impact motor function in utero. Children with AMC exhibit characteristic symmetric and rigid joint contractures at multiple sites. Management involves stretching, splinting, surgery and adaptive equipment to improve range of motion and functional skills at each stage of development.
This document provides information on congenital dislocation of the hip (CDH) and developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). It discusses the causes, signs, symptoms, examination findings, treatment options including orthotic interventions like the Pavlik harness and Frejka pillow. CDH occurs at or shortly after birth while DDH develops during the embryonic, fetal or infantile stage. Treatment aims to achieve and maintain reduction of the femoral head into the acetabulum through splinting or bracing until the hip joint stabilizes.
1. Elbow dislocations are most commonly caused by falls onto an outstretched hand and involve the disruption of the lateral and medial collateral ligaments and elbow capsule.
2. Simple elbow dislocations without fractures are typically treated non-operatively with closed manipulation and immobilization for less than 3 weeks to avoid stiffness.
3. Operative treatment is considered if closed reduction cannot be maintained or for recurrent dislocations and involves repair of the lateral collateral ligaments through bone tunnels or anchors.
The document discusses developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), including: definitions; clinical detection from birth to 6 months using tests like Ortolani's and Barlow's; treatment from birth to 6 months using a Pavlik harness or closed reduction and hip spica casting; and treatment from 6 to 18 months also using closed reduction and hip spica casting, with the goal of obtaining and maintaining reduction without damaging the femoral head. Obstacles to reduction like hypertrophic soft tissues are also mentioned.
This document provides an overview of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC), including:
1) A definition of AMC as a nonprogressive condition characterized by multiple joint contractures present at birth involving at least two body regions.
2) A discussion of classification systems and the etiology, which is usually absence of fetal movement leading to contractures.
3) Details on clinical features including common joint involvement in the upper and lower limbs, classification of distal arthrogryposis types, and other arthrogryposis conditions.
This document discusses genu valgum, or knock knees. It defines the deformity as an outward deviation of the longitudinal axis of the tibia. Genu valgum results in the medial angulation of the knee and external rotation of the femur and tibia. It can be caused by physiological, pathological, traumatic or metabolic factors that create asymmetric growth of the epiphyseal plate. Treatment involves conservative measures like bracing or surgical options like osteotomies if the deformity is severe.
Madelung deformity is an abnormality of the palmar ulnar part of the distal radial physis in which progressive ulnar and volar tilt develops at the distal radial articular surface, with dorsal subluxation of the distal ulna.
This document discusses genu varum (bow legs), genu valgum (knock knees), and genu recurvatum (back bending knees). It covers the normal development and alignment of the lower limbs from birth through childhood. It describes the causes, presentations, and treatment options for physiological and pathological genu varum, genu valgum, and genu recurvatum, including observation, bracing, hemiepiphysiodesis (guided growth), and osteotomy. The goal of treatment is typically correction of the alignment through non-surgical or surgical means depending on the severity and cause of the deformity as well as the age and skeletal maturity of the patient.
Pes cavus and pes planus are foot deformities characterized by high and low arches, respectively. Pes cavus, or a high arched foot, can be congenital or acquired and results in clawing of the toes. Pes planus, or a flat foot, is caused by the collapse of the medial longitudinal arch. Both conditions can cause foot, ankle, and leg pain and abnormal shoe wear. Treatment involves orthotics, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery to correct muscle imbalances and bony deformities.
Arthrodesis refers to the surgical fusion of a joint. It is indicated for pain and instability in the joint. With improvements in joint replacement surgery, arthrodesis is now less commonly performed. It permanently relieves pain by fusing the bones and eliminating joint movement, at the cost of stiffness. The optimal positions for fusing different joints are described. Common complications include malposition and nonunion.
The document discusses classifications and treatment approaches for subtrochanteric fractures of the femur. It describes Fielding and Seinsheimer classifications which categorize fractures based on their location and number of fragments. Temporary options include a Thomas splint for unstable patients. Surgical treatments involve plates, intramedullary nails, or external fixators. Precise surgical approaches depend on the fracture location and stability. Potential complications are also noted.
Cubitus varus is a deformity of the elbow where there is a decreased carrying angle, causing the forearm to deviate medially when extended. It is commonly caused by malunion of a supracondylar fracture of the humerus in children. Corrective options include observation with expected remodeling, hemiepiphysiodesis to alter growth, and corrective osteotomy. The French osteotomy technique involves a lateral closed wedge osteotomy held with screws or wires and remains a popular surgical approach. Complications can include stiffness, nerve injuries, recurrent deformity, nonunion and malunion.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a spectrum of disorders involving instability or displacement of the femoral head from the acetabulum. DDH includes subluxation, where some contact remains between joint surfaces, and dislocation, where there is complete displacement. DDH is caused by ligamentous laxity, prenatal positioning, and postnatal positioning in extension. Treatment depends on age, with Pavlik harness for neonates, traction or closed reduction for ages 1-6 months, and closed or open reduction from 6-24 months. The goal is early reduction to allow acetabular remodeling and prevent complications like degenerative hip disease.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a spectrum of disorders involving abnormal development of the hip joint that may present as dysplasia, subluxation, or dislocation. It results from excessive laxity of the hip capsule allowing the femoral head to slip out of the acetabulum. DDH is diagnosed through clinical examination including Ortolani and Barlow's tests in infants, and imaging such as ultrasound and x-rays. Treatment depends on the degree of hip involvement and age of presentation, ranging from bracing to closed or open reduction. Screening of newborns is important for early detection and management to prevent long-term complications.
This document discusses development dysplasia of the hip (DDH), including its presentation, risk factors, diagnosis, natural history, and treatment. DDH includes a spectrum of disorders like subluxation, dislocation, and acetabular dysplasia. Risk factors include breech presentation, female sex, and family history. Clinical examination involves assessing range of motion and stability tests. Radiographs and ultrasound are used for diagnosis. Without treatment, DDH can progress to osteoarthritis, but early detection and treatment can help prevent long-term issues.
Clubfoot, congenital hip dislocation, and torticollis are congenital deformities that affect bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues. Congenital hip dislocation occurs when the femoral head spontaneously dislocates from the acetabulum before, during, or after birth. It is diagnosed through tests like Barlow's test and Ortolani's test. Treatment aims to reduce the femoral head into the acetabulum through closed or open manipulation and maintain the reduction with casting or splinting. The treatment approach depends on the age at presentation and whether it is unilateral or bilateral.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) refers to a spectrum of abnormalities where the femoral head is not properly seated in the acetabulum. DDH can range from mild dysplasia to complete dislocation. Predisposing factors include breech positioning, female sex, and family history. Diagnosis involves clinical examination of the Ortolani and Barlow signs in infants as well as ultrasound and x-rays. Treatment goals are reduction and maintenance of reduction to allow joint development. For infants under 6 months, the Pavlik harness is most commonly used and aims to maintain flexion and abduction of the hip. Success rates are high if used full-time for 6 months, monitoring progress regularly with examination and ultrasound.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) refers to a spectrum of abnormalities where the femoral head is not properly seated in the acetabulum. In newborns, DDH ranges from mild dysplasia to severe dislocation. The goals of treatment are to reduce the hip and maintain the reduction to allow for normal development of the femoral head and acetabulum. Treatment may involve use of a Pavlik harness or splint for young infants or closed or open reduction for older children. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to achieve an optimal outcome, while late or untreated DDH can lead to secondary problems like limp length inequality.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a spectrum of hip disorders that can occur from conception to skeletal maturity. It most commonly affects females and risk factors include genetic predisposition, breech positioning, and hormonal influences. Clinical features include limb asymmetry and limited hip movement. Diagnosis involves clinical tests and imaging like ultrasound or X-rays. Management depends on age, with splinting often used for young infants and closed or open reduction with spica casting for older children. Complications can include limping, osteoarthritis, or avascular necrosis if left untreated.
This document discusses developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), also known as congenital hip dysplasia. DDH ranges from shallow acetabulum to complete hip dislocation. It is more common in females and breech babies. Clinical signs include leg length discrepancy, limited hip abduction, and Trendelenberg gait. Ultrasound is the best initial imaging method, using the alpha and beta angles to assess acetabular depth and femoral head position. X-rays become more useful after age 4-7 months as ossification centers appear. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent long-term complications of DDH like osteoarthritis.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), formerly known as congenital dislocation of the hip, is a spontaneous dislocation of the hip that occurs before, during, or shortly after birth. It is more common in females, in the firstborn, and in those with a family history. Risk factors include breech positioning and maternal relaxin hormone exposure. Clinically, it presents with leg length discrepancy, limited hip movement, or a clicking sound. Radiographs show a delayed ossification center, sloped acetabulum, and displaced femoral head. Treatment depends on age, ranging from Pavlik harnesses or closed reduction for infants to open reduction and femoral shortening for older children.
Congenital hip dislocation (CHD) occurs when the femoral head spontaneously dislocates from the acetabulum before or shortly after birth. It is caused by hereditary joint laxity, maternal relaxin hormone exposure, or breech positioning in the womb. Clinically, CHD presents with leg length discrepancy, an abnormal gait, or limited hip movement. Treatment involves closed or open reduction of the femoral head and maintenance with casting or splinting, especially in younger patients. For older patients or those with severe deformity, acetabular reconstruction procedures like Salter's osteotomy may be needed. The goal is to achieve a stable reduction and encourage acetabular remodeling.
This document discusses developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), also known as congenital hip dysplasia. DDH ranges from shallow acetabulum to complete hip dislocation. Risk factors include breech presentation and family history. Diagnosis involves clinical tests like Barlow and Ortolani in newborns and ultrasound or x-ray in older infants. Treatment depends on age and includes Pavlik harness in newborns, closed or open reduction and casting in infants, and osteotomies if needed in older children. Complications can include avascular necrosis. Proper screening and treatment can prevent long term issues from untreated DDH.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip is a condition where the femoral head does not properly fit into the acetabulum. It can present as hip dislocation or dysplasia. Risk factors include family history and breech presentation. Examination involves tests like Ortolani and Barlow. Treatment depends on age and severity, and may include casting, bracing, or surgery. Other congenital anomalies of the lower limbs discussed include congenital dislocation of the knee, clubfoot, and proximal femoral focal deficiency.
Club foot, also known as talipes, is a deformity present at birth where the foot is turned inward at the ankle and points down. It occurs in about 1 in 1000 births and can involve the varus, valgus, calcaneus, or equinus positions. Treatment initially uses plaster or fiberglass casts to stretch the foot into proper position, with serial casting over months. Surgery may be needed if casting fails or the foot is rigid. Developmental dysplasia of the hip is a hip joint malformation present at birth or shortly after, allowing the femoral head to ride upward out of the socket. It affects more females and is diagnosed using tests like Ortolani or Barlow along with x-rays
This document discusses slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), a disorder where the femoral head is displaced from the femoral neck through the growth plate. It covers the etiology, risk factors, classification, signs and symptoms, investigations including x-rays, and treatment options. The main treatment approaches are conservative management with traction or surgical management with in situ pinning to stabilize the epiphysis and promote growth plate closure. The goal of treatment is to prevent further slipping and allow for functional recovery without long-term complications like osteonecrosis.
developmental dyspepsia of the hip is the most common pediatric hip problem. often occurs in first born female baby, in left side more than right side in cases of breech presentation. it may be bilateral in 20% of cases.
This document provides information on several pediatric hip conditions:
1) Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a dysplasia or dislocation of the hip that develops in infants, and can range from shallow acetabulum to complete dislocation. It occurs in approximately 1 in 1000 live births and is more common in females.
2) Perthes disease is a disorder of the hip that affects children ages 4-8, causing the death of bone in the femoral head. It presents with limping, groin pain, and decreased range of motion.
3) Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a slip of the femoral epiphysis relative to the femoral neck
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition where the hip joint is not properly formed or does not properly develop during fetal life or infancy. It ranges from shallow hip sockets to partial or complete dislocation of the hip joint. The goals of treatment are to reduce the femoral head into the acetabulum and maintain a concentric reduction to allow for normal hip development. Treatment depends on the age of presentation and severity, and may include use of a Pavlik harness, hip spica cast, closed or open surgical reduction, and osteotomies. Early diagnosis and treatment generally lead to better outcomes.
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2. INTRODUCTION
• Dislocation is defined as complete displacement of a
joint, with no contact between the original articular
surfaces.
• Subluxation is defined as displacement of a joint with
some contact remaining between the articular surfaces.
• Dysplasia refers to deficient development of the
acetabulum.
3. DEFINITION
• Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a spectrum
of disorders of development of the hip that present in
different forms at different ages.
• The common etiology is excessive laxity of the hip
capsule, with failure to maintain the femoral head within
the acetabulum.
4. • The syndrome in the newborn consists of instability of
the hip, such that the femoral head can be displaced
partially (subluxated) or fully (dislocated) from the
acetabulum by an examiner. The hip may also rest in a
dislocated position and be reducible on examination.
• Over time, the femoral head becomes fully dislocated
and cannot be reduced by changing the position of the
hip.
5. • In some infants the clinical examination is negative, but
abnormalities found on ultrasonography and
radiographic studies portend later hip dysplasia. The
syndrome may manifest later in childhood or
adolescence as a dislocated hip, or in adolescence as a
hip with a poorly developed acetabular coverage; the
latter is termed dysplasia of the hip.
6. • The older term congenital dislocation of the hip has
gradually been replaced by developmental dysplasia,
which was introduced in the 1980s to include in the
disorder infants normal at birth but in whom hip dysplasia
or dislocation subsequently developed.
7. Teratologic dislocation of the
hip
• Teratologic dislocation of the hip is a distinct form of hip
dislocation that usually occurs with other disorders.
These hips are dislocated before birth, have limited
range of motion, and are not reducible on examination.
Teratologic dislocation of the hip is usually associated
with other neuromuscular syndromes, especially those
related to muscle paralysis, such as myelodysplasia and
arthro-gryposis.
8. HISTORY
• Guillaume Dupuytren =Described the condition of
dislocation of the hip at birth and termed it “original or
congenital dislocation of the hip.”[
• Adolph Lorenz=Demonstrated his vigorous techniques
of closed reduction of the hip. Because his reductions
were so forceful, he has been called the “father of
avascular necrosis”
9. • Marino Ortolani=The term he used was segno del
scatto, which translates as “a movement” or “a clunk.”
He described both a “click” or “jerk sign” of dislocation
and a “click” or “jerk sign” of reduction.
• Arnold Pavlik=Harness
Marino Ortolani
10. INCIDENCE
Incidence of Developmental Dysplasia of
the Hip
Dislocation (1.4/1000 births)
Clinical finding (2.3/100 births)
Ultrasound abnormality (8/100 births
DDH MORE COMMONLY AFFECTS LEFT SIDE
11. ETIOLOGY
• The etiology of DDH clearly is multifactorial and is
influenced by hormonal and genetic elements.
Etiology of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Ligamentous laxity (often inherited)
Breech position (especially footling)
Postnatal positioning (hips swaddled in extension)
Primary acetabular dysplasia (unlikely)
12. • 1)Ligamentous Laxity->The condition is associated with the
development of DDH when laxity is a familial trait.
• In fact, the racial incidence of laxity may parallel racial
predilections for DDH.
• The newborn's response to maternal relaxin hormones may
explain the higher incidence of DDH in girls. These hormones,
which produce ligamentous laxity necessary for expansion of
the maternal pelvis, cross the placenta and induce laxity in the
infant.
• This effect is much stronger in female than in male offspring.
• DDH is not part of the classic description of disorders that are
associated with significant ligamentous laxity, such as Ehlers-
Danlos syndrome or Marfan syndrome.
14. • 2)Prenatal Positioning->Although only 2% to 3% of
infants are born in breech presentation, Muller and
Seddon found that 16% of infants with DDH were born in
breech presentation.
• The breech effect is most notable when the knees are
extended, with an incidence of 20% for a single or frank
breech.
15. • The hip is affected by intrauterine position, and delivery
by cesarean section does not alter the likelihood of hip
dislocation.
16. • The incidence of DDH is also higher in first-born children
and in pregnancies complicated by oligohydramnios.[
• These findings suggest that there is an intrauterine
crowding effect on the developing hip. This argument is
supported by the increased incidence of other postural
abnormalities (torticollis, metatarsus adductus) in
children with DDH.
• Also, the left hip is more often involved than the right.
Because the most common intrauterine position has the
left hip adducted against the maternal sacrum, this
position places the left hip at greater risk for dislocation
than the right hip.[
17. • 3)Postnatal Positioning-> People who wrap their
newborn babies in a hip-extended position, such as
Native Americans who use cradleboards have a much
higher incidence of DDH than other populations.[
• In contrast, people who usually carry their infants astride
the hip or in a wrap that flexes and abducts the hips
have a lower incidence of DDH than other groups.[
18.
19. • Racial Predilection-> Blacks and Asians have relatively
low incidences of DDH, whereas whites and Native
Americans have a higher incidence.
20. Conditions Associated with Developmental Dysplasia of
the Hip
Torticollis (15%-20%)
Metatarsus adductus (1.5%-10%)
Oligohydramnios
21. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
• Normal Hip Development
• The hip joint begins to develop at about the seventh
week of gestation, when a cleft appears in the
mesenchyme of the primitive limb bud These
precartilaginous cells differentiate into a fully formed
cartilaginous femoral head and acetabulum by the 11th
week of gestation,
22. • At birth, the neonatal acetabulum is completely
composed of cartilage, with a thin rim of fibrocartilage
called the labrum.
23. • The majority of acetabular shape development is determined
by approximately 8 years of age. Late acetabular
development in adolescence is enhanced by growth of the
secondary acetabular centers such as the os acetabulum.
• Experimental studies in humans with unreduced hips suggest
that the main stimulus for concave shape of the acetabulum is
presence of spherical head.
• For normal depth of acetabulum several factors play a role—
• 1)Spherical femoral head
• 2)normal appositional growth within cartilage
• 3)Periosteal new bone formation in adjacent pelvic bones.
• 4)Development of three separate ossification centres.
24. • Hip Development in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip->
• At birth, the affected hip will spontaneously slide into and out
of the acetabulum. For this to occur, the posterosuperior rim
of the acetabulum has to have lost its sharp margin and
become flattened and thickened in the area over which the
femoral head slides.
• As the head rides in and out of the socket, a ridge of
thickened articular cartilage (termed the neolimbus by
Ortolani) arises along the posterosuperior acetabular wall.
• The sliding of the head in and out produces a “clunk,” or
scatto, as Ortolani called it.
• The neolimbus is the structure that produces this feel as the
head slides over it.
26. Complete displacement
• At the fibrocartilage-hyaline junction of the labrum with
the acetabulum, there may be inversional hypertrophic
changes =“neolimbus”.
• The femoral head is spherical
• Acetabular antetorsion is usually excessive.
28. • In those hips that remain dislocated, secondary barriers
to reduction develop.
• In the depths of the acetabulum, the fatty tissue known
as the pulvinar thickens and may impede reduction.
• The ligamentum teres also elongates and thickens and
may take up valuable space within the acetabulum.
• The transverse acetabular ligament is often
hypertrophic as well and may impede reduction.
29. • More important, the inferior capsule of the hip assumes
an hourglass shape, eventually presenting an opening
smaller in diameter than the femoral head. The
iliopsoas, which is pulled tight across this isthmus,
contributes to this narrowing.
30. • When an attempt is made to reduce the hip against
the narrowed hip capsule, the femoral head abuts the
cartilaginous acetabular lip and tends to push this rim
into the acetabulum.
• Clinicians often use the term labrum for this blocking
structure, and sometimes they excise it. However, the
actual labrum is a thin fibrocartilaginous rim around the
periphery of the acetabular cartilage.
31. • After the femoral head has been reduced, the acetabular rim
may still impede deep seating of the femoral head because
the rim has become thicker than normal. If the head is
maintained within the acetabulum, this thickened cartilage will
usually flatten out gradually and allow the head to seat deeply.
Known clinically as “docking the head,”
• Once a stable reduction is obtained, the acetabulum gradually
remodels. This remodelling increases the depth of the
acetabulum, and the acetabular angle gradually becomes
more horizontal. Often during the acetabular remodelling
period, secondary ossification centers appear prematurely in
the acetabulum
32. • If the hip remains dislocated= The acetabular roof
becomes progressively more oblique, the concavity
gradually flattens and eventually presents a convex
surface, and the medial wall of the acetabulum thickens.
• To a point, these changes are reversible, but the exact
upper age at which hip reduction will result in normal
acetabular development is uncertain. Harris suggested
that a hip reduced by 4 years of age could achieve
“satisfactory” acetabular development.
33. • In adults, the fully dislocated femoral head may lie well
above the acetabular margin in a markedly thickened hip
capsule, the so called high-riding dislocation .
• The adult dislocated femoral head is oval and flattened
medially. The acetabulum is filled with fibrous tissue,
hypertrophied ligamentum teres, and thickened
transverse acetabular ligament, and the articular
cartilage is either atrophic or absent.
• The muscles that insert at the proximal femur are
foreshortened and more horizontally oriented
34. “Fully dislocated adult hips may remain free
from degenerative changes for many years,
even for the individual's lifetime.”
35. CROWE
CLASSIFICATION
• Crowe’s classification is based on three easily
identifiable anatomic landmarks: (1) the height of the
pelvis; (2) the medial head-neck junction in the affected
hip; and (3) the inferior margin of the acetabulum (the
teardrop).
• The measurements are made on AP radiographs of the
pelvis. The reference line is drawn joining the inferior
margins of each teardrop. The medial head-neck
junction is identified and its distance from the reference
line is noted.
36. Class Description Dislocation
Crowe I
Femur and acetabulum
show minimal abnormal
development.
Less than 50%
dislocation
Crowe II
The acetabulum shows
abnormal development.
50% to 75% dislocation
Crowe III
The acetabula is
developed without a
roof. A false acetabulum
develops opposite the
dislocated femur head
position. The joint is
fully dislocated.
75% to 100% dislocation
Crowe IV
The acetabulum is
insufficiently
developed. Since the
femur is positioned high
up on the pelvis this
class is also known as
"high hip dislocation".
100% dislocation
37. CLINICAL FEATURES
Physical Examination Findings by Age in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Neonate
Dislocatable
Reducible
Klisic's sign
Infant
Dislocatable (occasionally)
Reducible (occasionally)
Klisic's sign
Decreased abduction
Galeazzi's sign
Walking Child
Remains dislocated
Klisic's sign
Decreased abduction
Galeazzi's sign
Limp
Short leg
Increased lordosis (bilateral)
38. CLINICAL FEATURES
• 1)Neonate Developmental dislocation of the hip in the
neonate is diagnosed by eliciting Ortolani's or Barlow's
sign, or from significant changes in the sonographic
morphology of the hip.
• Barlow's sign
• The examiner attempts to subluxate or dislocate the
femoral head from within the acetabulum .The hip is
adducted and a gentle push is applied to slide the hip
posteriorly.
39. • The examiner's fingers are positioned over the greater
trochanter, and the trochanter is allowed to move
laterally.
• In a positive test, the hip will be felt to slide out of the
acetabulum.
• As the examiner relaxes the proximal push, the hip can
be felt to slip back into the acetabulum.
• MNEMONIC=BARLOWS-”BAD”
Bad as u try to dislocate the head and
moreover BBarlows &ADadduction.
40. • Ortolani test Reverse of the Barlow test: the examiner
attempts to reduce a dislocated hip
• The examiner grasps the child's thigh between the
thumb and index finger and, with the fourth and fifth
fingers,
• Lifts the greater trochanter while simultaneously
abducting the hip.
• When the test is positive, the femoral head will slip into
the socket with a delicate “clunk” that is palpable but not
audible.
41. • The examiner should repeat this sequence four or five
times to be certain of the findings, alternating the Barlow
test and Ortolani test in a gentle arc of motion.
42. • 2)Infant In some children, an irreducible dislocation
develops within a few weeks, whereas in others the hip
dislocation remains reducible up to 5 or 6 months of age.
• When the hip is no longer reducible, specific physical
findings appear,
• 1)Limited abduction,
• 2)Shortening of the thigh,
• 3)Proximal location of the greater trochanter,
4)Asymmetry of the thigh folds,
• 5) Pistoning of the hip.
44. • In bilateral hip dislocation=
• Klisic test The examiner places the third finger over
the greater trochanter and the index finger on the
anterior superior iliac spine. An imaginary line drawn
between the fingers should point to the umbilicus. When
the hip is dislocated, the more proximal greater
trochanter causes the line to point about halfway
between the umbilicus and the pubis.
46. • HARTS CLASSIC SIGNS OF HIP DYSPLASIA->
• 1)Limited hip abduction in90 degree hip flexion
• 2)Ortolani sign
• 3)Apparent shortening of thigh in hip and knee flexion.
47. • 3)Walking Child some authors have suggested that
children with DDH are late to start walking, more recent
studies have shown no significant delay.
• The affected side appears shorter than the normal
extremity
• Trendelenburg gait
• Galeazzi's sign
48. • In the walking child, bilateral dislocation is more difficult
to recognize than unilateral dislocation. There usually is
a lurching gait on both sides, but some children mask
this rather well, showing only an increase in the dropping
of the pelvis in stance phase. Excessive lordosis is
common and is often the presenting complaint.
• The lordosis is secondary to hip flexion contracture,
which is usually present.
• Broader buttock.
• Widening of perineum.
• Prominent of greater trochanter.
49. RADIOGRAPHIC
FINDINGS
1)LINES OF REFERENCE
Hilgenreiner's line is a line through the triradiate
cartilages.
• Perkin's line, drawn at the lateral margin of the
acetabulum, is perpendicular to Hilgenreiner's line.
• Shenton's line is a curved line that begins at the lesser
trochanter, goes up the femoral neck, and connects to a
line along the inner margin of the pubis
52. • In a normal hip, the medial beak of the femoral
metaphysis lies in the lower, inner quadrant produced by
the juncture of Perkin's and Hilgenreiner's lines.
• Shenton's line is smooth in the normal hip. In the
dislocated hip, the metaphysis lies lateral to Perkin's line,
and Shenton's line is broken because the femoral neck
lies cephalic to the line from the pubis.
53. • 2)Acetabular index An angle formed by the juncture
of Hilgenreiner's line and a line drawn along the roof of
the acetabular surface.
• In normal newborns, the acetabular index averages 27.5
degrees. At 6 months of age, the mean is 23.5 degrees.
• By 2 years of age, the index usually decreases to 20
degrees. Thirty degrees is considered the upper limit of
normal
54. AI averages 27.5 degrees in normal
newborns and decreases with age.
55.
56. • 3)Wilberg's Center-edge angleUsed in older children
• This angle is formed at the juncture of Perkin's line and a
line connecting the lateral margin of the acetabulum to
the center of the femoral head.
• In children 6 to 13 years of age, an angle greater than
19 degrees has been reported as normal, whereas in
children 14 years of age and older, an angle greater than
25 degrees is considered normal.
57. Considered normal if greater than 10 degrees
in children 6 to 13 years of age, and it
increases with age.
58. • 4)Von Rosen view Both hips are abducted, internally
rotated, and extended.
• In the normal hip, an imaginary line extended up the
femoral shaft intersects the acetabulum. When the hip is
dislocated, the line crosses above the acetabulum.
• .
59. • 5)Acetabular teardrop Seen on an anteroposterior
(AP) radiograph of the pelvis, is formed by several lines.
• It is derived from the wall of the acetabulum laterally, the
wall of the lesser pelvis medially, and a curved line
inferiorly and is formed by the acetabular notch.
• The teardrop appears between 6 and 24 months of age
in a normal hip, later in a dislocated hip
60. • When the hip is dislocated or subluxated, the acetabular
portion of the teardrop loses its convexity and the
teardrop is wider from superior to inferior. The reduced
hip remodels the acetabulum, and the teardrop gradually
narrows.
61. • 6)False-profile radiographic view Lateral view of the
acetabulum where in the patient is positioned 65
degrees obliquely to the x-ray beam with the foot parallel
to the cassette.
• An acetabular angle can be constructed, and the mean
value is 32.8 degrees with a range of 17.7 to 53.6
degrees.
62. Severin Classification System of
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Class Radiographic
Appearance
Center–Edge Angle (Age)
Ia Normal >19° (6–13 yr)
>25° (≥14 yr)
Ib Normal 15°–19° (6-13 yr)
20°–25° (≥14 yr)
IIA Moderate deformity of
femoral head, femoral
neck, or acetabulum
Same as class I
III Dysplasia without
subluxation
<15° (6-13 yr)
< 20° (≥14 yr)
IVa Moderate subluxation ≥ 20°
IVb Severe subluxation < 0°
V Femoral head articulates
with pseudoacetabulum in
superior part of original
acetabulum
VI Redislocation
64. • In the normal hip, the free border of the labrum is easily
seen as a sharp “thorn” overlying the femoral head .In
DDH there is blunting of the rose thorn sign.
• A recess of joint capsule overlies the thorn. The capsule
expands beyond this recess and then is constricted by
the ringlike zona orbicularis.
• In a child with DDH, when the hip is in the dislocated
position, the acetabular edge is seen and the capsule is
enlarged as it extends over the femoral head.
• The capsule is constricted at its mid-portion into an
hourglass shape by the iliopsoas tendon.
65.
66. ULTRASOUND
• Serves as an excellent method for diagnostic imaging of
the immature hip. Sonography affords direct visualization
of the cartilaginous components of the hip joint. The
value of ultrasonography diminishes as development of
the ossification centre occurs.
• Between six months and a year of age, radiography
becomes more reliable.
• Usually by one year of age the centre is sufficiently
developed to prevent good visualization of the
acetabulum with ultrasound.
• The ultrasound test of the hip is the best under four
months
67. • The sonogram should be obtained with the child in the
lateral decubitus position.
• Graf proposed a classification system based on the
angles formed by the sonographic structures of the hip.
68. • 2 Techniques
• A)Static non stress technique(GRAF)
Emphasis is made on dysplastic changes in
the acetabulum rather than instability.
This is accomplished by measuring 2 angles
*Alpha angle---measures the slope of superior aspect of
the bony aeteabulum.(normally>60deg)
*Beta angle which evaluates the cartilaginous
acetabulum.
69. • B)Dynamic stress techniqueInvolves imagin in both
transverse and coronal planes and while applying stress.
• Motion can be visualised in real time and provides a
means of seeing what occurs during ortolani and barlows
maneuvres.
70. Magnetic Resonance
Imaging
• Magnetic resonance imaging affords excellent anatomic
visualization of the infant hip but is not commonly used
because of the expense involved and the need for
sedation.
• MRI with gadolinium-contrast arthrography is an
important tool in the evaluation of the adolescent patient
with hip dysplasia and pain.
• This technique allows evaluation of the condition of the
labrum and the articular cartilage of the hip joint.
Disruption and tears of the labrum, cartilage
delamination, and articular cartilage loss can be
identified with this technique.[
71. TREATMENT
Age-Based Guidelines for Treatment of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Neonate: Place in Pavlik harness for 6 weeks.
1 to 6 months: Place in Pavlik harness for 6 weeks after hip reduces.
6 to 18 months: ?Traction; closed reduction. If closed reduction is successful, place in cast
for 3 months. If closed reduction is unsuccessful, perform open reduction. Open reduction is
performed by a medial approach in children younger than 12 months of age and by an
anterolateral approach in children older than 12 months of age.
18 to 24 months: ?Trial of closed reduction, or primary open reduction (anterolateral
approach). A Salter osteotomy may or may not be part of the procedure.
24 months to 6 years: Perform primary open reduction (anterolateral approach) and femoral
shortening, with or without a Salter osteotomy.
72. • 1)Treatment of the Neonate
• PAVLIK HARNESS
• “”The first indication for treatment is a hip that is
dislocated and can be reduced by the examiner
(Ortolani's sign).”””
• Also for hips that are located but can be subluxated by
the examiner (Barlow's sign).
73. • The Pavlik harness is applied by first placing the chest strap just
below the nipple line .The child's feet are placed in the stirrups, the
hips are placed in 120 degrees of flexion, and the straps are
secured. The posterior straps are fastened loosely, allowing
abduction of the hips to occur by gravity alone.
• Abduction should never be forced by the straps on the harness.In
fact, the hips should be able to adduct to almost a neutral position
with the straps in place.
• Excessive flexion must be avoided and will occur if the harness is
not properly adjusted as the child grows. Hyperflexion of the hips
may produce a femoral nerve palsy as the nerve becomes
compressed by the diapers between the thigh and
abdomen.[Hyperflexion may also cause the femoral head to
dislocate inferiorly.
• On the other hand, inadequate flexion (<90 degrees) will fail to
reduce the hip
74. • The progress of the hip may be monitored by repeating the
ultrasonographic study after 3 weeks in the harness, at which
time the hip usually remains reduced.
• After 6 weeks of treatment, the hip is examined with the child
out of the harness and ultrasonography is performed. If
sonography shows a well-located hip and the clinical
examination is negative, the harness is discontinued.
75. • The child is then followed clinically. At 3 to 4 months of
age, a radiograph of the pelvis is obtained. If the hip is
normal, the child is seen at 1 year of age and a standing
radiograph is obtained. If the radiograph is negative,
subsequent follow-up is either annual or biennial.
• Follow-up to skeletal maturity is recommended because
there is a significant incidence of late asymmetric
epiphyseal closure, resulting in valgus of the femoral
head and reduced coverage of the hip.
76. • If the hip remains dislocated after 3 to 4 weeks of
harness wear, use of the harness should be discontinued
and the hip should be examined under anesthesia. An
arthrogram may show the cause of the instability, and
the hip should be managed with either closed or open
reduction.
• If the hip is reduced at 3 weeks but dislocates on
examination, the harness should be worn for 3 to 6 more
weeks until the hip stabilizes.
77. • 2)Treatment of the Young Child (1 to 6 Months of Age)
• PAVLIK HARNESS=
• The plan of treatment is similar to that for younger infants, but
management must be continued until hip stability is assured . The
child is examined weekly, and reduction is evaluated by clinical and
ultrasonographic examinations.
• If reduction is not obtained within 3 to 4 weeks, the harness should
be discontinued and other treatment begun.
• If reduction is confirmed, the harness should be continued for about
6 weeks after stability is established.
• When harness treatment is completed, some clinicians elect to place
the child in an abduction splint for several more months. It is
recommend treating older children for a longer time to encourage
acetabular development.
78. • As the harness is discontinued, another AP radiograph is
obtained to assess hip reduction and acetabular
development. A notch above the acetabulum often
appears after the hip is reduced, and this finding is
usually followed by improved acetabular development
Notch (arrow) at the lateral margin of the
acetabulum represents ossification beneath
the labrum and is often seen after successful
early treatment of DDH.
79. • Complications Associated with the Pavlik Harness=
• AVN
• Failure to reduce the hip
• Femoral nerve palsy
• Pavlik disease=Due to prolonged positioning of the
dislocated hip in flexion and abduction potentiates
dysplasia and results in a hip likely to need an open
reduction.
81. • 3)Treatment of the Child (6 Months to 2 Years of
Age)
• The goals of the treatment are to obtain and maintain
reduction of the hip without damaging the femoral head.
The two principal methods of treatment are closed
reduction and open reduction, either of which may be
preceded by a period of traction.
• A percutaneous or an open adductor tenotomy can be
performed for adductor contracture.
82. • TRACTIONStudies have shown that prereduction
traction is essential to reduce the incidence of AVN
and to enable the surgeon to obtain a closed reduction.
• Traditional prereduction traction is performed with the
child's hips placed in 20 to 30 degrees of flexion by
means of a frame or other immobilizing device in the
crib, and traction applied with adhesive straps placed on
the thighs and legs
83. • Others prefer an alternative position, Bryant's position,
in which the hips are flexed 90 degrees and the knees
are extended.
Bryants tractionTraditional pre reduction traction
85. • Once the patient's hip reduces, the surgeon evaluates
stability by extending the hip to the point of redislocation
and adducting the hip to the point of redislocation.
A reduction is considered stable if the hip can be adducted
20 to 30 degrees from maximum abduction and extended to
below 90 degrees without redislocation.
86. • The cast should maintain the hip in a position of more
than 90 degrees of flexion and enough abduction to
maintain the reduction.
• The range of motion in which the hip remains reduced is
compared with the maximum range of motion.
• From this information, a “safe zone” is constructed.
87. Wide zone of safety
Moderate zone of safety
Narrow zone of safety
88. • OPEN REDUCTION
• There are several indications for performing an open
reduction. The first is failure to obtain a stable hip with a
closed reduction. Failure may be evident at the time of
the initial closed reduction, or it may become apparent
when a hip redislocates in the cast or at the time of a
cast change .
89. • Open reduction may be performed from one of several
medial approaches or from an anterior approach.
• Medial approach-MC used
• Disadvantages=
• Limited view of the hip,
• Possible interruption of the medial femoral circumflex
artery,
• and inability to perform a capsulorrhaphy.
91. Psoas tendon is sectioned and
allowed to retract proximally, and
the iliacus muscle fibers are gently
elevated
The hip is approached anterior to the
pectineus, between that muscle and the
femoral sheath.
92. The capsule is opened with an incision
parallel to the acetabular margin.
The capsule may adhere to the floor
of the acetabulum, and the
ligamentum teres is enlarged and
usually needs to be removed to
visualize better and reduce the
femoral head.
93. • After this step, the femoral head should be easily
reduced underneath the limbus.
• Reduction can be maintained by holding the hip in 30
degrees of abduction, 90 to 100 degrees of flexion, and
neutral rotation. It is not necessary to repair the capsule.
The transverse acetabular ligament is
sectioned and the ligamentum teres is
excised. The hypertrophied pulvinar is
also removed.
94. • A one-and-one-half-hip spica cast is applied with the hip
in 100 degrees of flexion, 30 degrees of abduction, and
neutral rotation
The cast is changed at 6-week
intervals, with a total duration of
cast immobilization of about 3
months.
95. • Anterior Open ReductionWider exposure of the hip is
achieved than with the medial approach, but exposure of
the depths of the acetabulum may be difficult, especially
in a high dislocation.
Incision Superficial dissection
97. • “T” shaped capsular incision is made, the hip should be
flexed and externally rotated to open up the acetabulum.
The hip capsule is exposed
laterally
98. • Inspect and determine
• (1) the depth of the acetabulum and the inclination of its roof,
• (2) the shape of the femoral head and the smoothness and
condition of the articular hyaline cartilage covering it,
• (3) the degree of antetorsion of the femoral neck, and
• (4) the stability of the hip after reduction.
• The femoral head is placed in the acetabulum under direct
vision by flexing, abducting, and medially rotating the hip
while applying traction and gentle pressure against the
greater trochanter.
• This maneuver is reversed to redislocate the hip.
99. • If the hip joint is unstable or if, on reduction under direct
vision, the femoral head is insufficiently covered
superiorly and anteriorly, the surgeon should decide
whether to perform a Salter innominate osteotomy or a
derotation osteotomy of the proximal femur at this time.
100. • It is very important to keep the femoral head in its
anatomic position in the acetabulum. With the femoral
head reduced, the hip joint is held by a second assistant
in 30 degrees of abduction, 30 to 45 degrees of flexion,
and 20 to 30 degrees of medial rotation throughout the
remainder of the operation.
• A careful capsuloplasty is performed next.
101. • The large, redundant superior pocket of the capsule
should be obliterated by plication and overlapping of its
free edges. The capsule should also be tightened
medially and anteriorly with a vest-over-pants closure. If
it is too lax and redundant, a portion may be excised.
102. • The cast is applied with the hip in about 45 degrees of
abduction, 60 to 70 degrees of flexion, and 20 to 30
degrees of medial rotation. The knee is always flexed at
45 to 60 degrees to relax the hamstrings and control
rotation in the cast.
103. • The patient is immobilized in a one-and-one-half-hip spica cast for 6
weeks. After 6 weeks the patient is examined under anesthesia and
a Petrie type of cast is applied. This consists of long-leg plasters
connected by one or two bars, with the hips abducted 45 degrees
and internally rotated 15 degrees
• . The cast allows flexion and extension of the hips while the
reduction is maintained by the abduction and internal rotation. The
cast is removed in the clinic after 4 weeks. Weight bearing is
allowed while the child is in the cast.
104. • Open Reduction with Femoral Shortening
• WHEN TO PERFORM--???
• Femoral shortening should be considered when a
dislocated hip is reduced in a child older than 2 years of
age.
A femoral shortening should be considered
when an open reduction has been performed and
excessive pressure is placed on the femoral head
when it is reduced. Excessive pressure is known
to cause avascular necrosis of the hip.
105. • HOW TO ASSESS--
• One way to assess the tightness of the reduction is to
attempt to distract the femoral head away from the
acetabulum after reduction. If the reduction is safe, the
surgeon should be able to distract the joint a few
millimeters without much force.
• In irreducible dislocation, femoral shortening facilitates
reduction and, when reduction is difficult because of
increasing pressure on the femoral head, decompresses
the hip.
106. • A femoral shortening and derotation osteotomy
procedure is performed through a separate lateral
longitudinal incision.
The amount of shortening may be
estimated from the preoperative
supine radiograph by measuring
the distance from the bottom of the
femoral head to the floor of the
acetabulum (a to b). The distance
from b to c must equal the distance
from a to b. In higher dislocations,
however, this may overestimate
the needed shortening.
107. • The reduction is completed and assesed as to
femoral rotation and adequacy of shortening. As
a rule, the degree of hip decompression is
adequate if the surgeon can, with a moderate
force, distract the reduced femoral head 3 or 4
mm from the acetabulum.
The femur is transected just below the
lesser trochanter. The hip is reduced and
the distal femoral shaft is aligned with the
proximal shaft.
A four-hole plate is attached to the
proximal fragment,
108. • With the rotation marks aligned, the position of the lower
extremity should be in moderate internal rotation.
Derotation is done only when the internal rotation
position is severe.
• The plate can be removed after 6 months, when the
osteotomy has solidly healed
110. Immediately distal to the apophyseal
growth plate of the greater trochanter,
a 3-mm Steinmann pin is inserted
through the lateral cortex of the femoral
shaft parallel to the floor of the
operating room and at a right angle to
the median plane of the patient. The
pin is drilled medially along the
longitudinal axis of the femoral neck,
stopping short of the capital femoral
physis.
111. A chisel placed 15 degrees off
the guide pin axis adds 15
degrees to a 90-degree neck-
shaft angle, resulting in a 105-
degree final angle.
112. The osteotomy cuts are made
while the chisel is in place. The
proximal osteotomy is parallel to
the chisel and the distal osteotomy
is perpendicular to the femoral
shaft.
113. The blade plate is fully seated and secured with screws that are drilled
and tapped. The angulation of the plate produces medial displacement of
the femoral shaft, which is extremely important in the biomechanics of
the hip. Failure to displace the distal fragments medially results in lateral
prominence of the plate and widening of the groin.
114. • The osteotomy is stable when the bone is of normal
strength. In reliable patients, cast immobilization is not
necessary. In less reliable children, in those with
osteopenic bone, and always when an open reduction
has been performed, 6 weeks in a spica cast is required.
115. Role of osteotomies in
DDH
• Osteotomies are done for instability,failure of acetabular
development or progressive head subluxation after reduction.
• They are done only if congruent reduction is possible and if
there is satisfactory range of movement and if femoral head
has reasonable sphericity.
• Pelvic osteotomies are done if there is severe dysplasia and
radiographic changes on the acetabular side.
• Femoral osteotomies are done if there are changes in the
femoral head and there is increased risk of anteversion of the
neck.
116. PELVIC OSTEOTOMIES
• The operations most often used are
• (1) Osteotomy of the innominate bone (Salter),
• (2) Acetabuloplasty (Pemberton),
• (3) Osteotomies that free the acetabulum
• A)Steel triple innominate osteotomy
• B)Dial acetabular osteotomy
• (4) Shelf operation (Staheli)
• (5) Innominate osteotomy with medial displacement
of the acetabulum (Chiari).
117. SALTER OSTEOTOMY
• Salter initially recognized the anterolateral deficiency of
the acetabulum in DDH and proposed correcting the
deficiency with a pelvic osteotomy that displaces the
acetabulum in an anterolateral direction.
• It is done for DDH from 18 months to 6 years of age and
in congenital subluxation upto early adult life.
• PRINCIPLEThe Salter innominate osteotomy is based
on redirection of the acetabulum as a unit by hinging and
rotation through the symphysis pubis, which is mobile in
children.
118. • . It is performed by making a transverse linear cut above the acetabulum at
the level of the greater sciatic notch and the anterior inferior iliac spine.
• The whole acetabulum with the distal fragment of
the innominate bone is tilted downward and
laterally by rotating it.
• The new position of the distal fragment is maintained by a triangular bone
graft taken from the proximal portion of the ilium and inserted in the open
wedge osteotomy site.
• Internal fixation is provided by two threaded Kirschner wires. Through the
rotation and redirection of the acetabulum, the femoral head is covered
adequately with the hip in a normal weight-bearing position.
• In other words, the reduced dislocation or subluxation that was previously stable
in the position of flexion and abduction is now stable in the extended and neutral
position of weight bearing.
119. • After 6 weeks cast and k-wire are removed.
• Bilateral high groin cast applied held in abd and internal
rotn,
• After 4 weeks cast removed and crutch walking started.
120.
121.
122.
123.
124. Pre requisites for salters
osteotomy
• 1. The femoral head must be positioned opposite the level of
the acetabulum. This may require a period of traction before
surgery or primary femoral shortening.
2. Contractures of the iliopsoas and adductor muscles must be
released. This is indicated in subluxations and dislocations. Open
reduction is performed for hip dislocation, but usually is
unnecessary for hip subluxation.
3. The femoral head must be reduced into the depth of the true
acetabulum completely and concentrically. This generally requires
careful open reduction and excision of any soft tissue, exclusive
of the labrum, from the acetabulum.
4. The joint must be reasonably congruous.
5. The range of motion of the hip must be good, especially in
abduction, internal rotation, and flexion.
125. • Advantages
• Relatively simple and can be done upto children of age
12-15
• No change in acetabular configuration.
• Disadvantages
• Osteotomy is relatively unstable and fixation by pin is
necessary.
• Removal of pin needed.
• There Is less versatility in the direction the lower
acetabular fragment can be placed.
126. PEMBERTON OSTEOTOMY
• The Pemberton osteotomy repositions the acetabulum to
improve anterior and lateral coverage of the femoral
head.
The osteotomy begins anteriorly at the anterior inferior iliac spine and
proceeds posteriorly and inferiorly to enter the tri radiate cartilage posterior to
the acetabulum.
127. • As the osteotomy is opened, the acetabular fragment is
levered into an anterolateral position and held there
with a bone graft.
128.
129. • Advantages
• Osteotomy is incomplete and therfore inherenetly more
stable.
• No internal fixation is needed.
• A greater degree of rotation can be achieved as the
fulcrum of rotation is close to it.
• Disadvantages
• Technically more difficult
• Premature closure of the triradiate cartilage caused by
the osteotomy's passing through the triradiate cartilage.
130. Osteotomies that free the
acetabulum
• 1)Steel`s triple Innominate osteotomy=
• The Steel procedure includes osteotomies through the
ilium and both pubic rami.
• Indications
-In adolescent and skeletally mature adults with
residual dysplasia and subluxation in whom remodelling of
the acetabulum is no longer anticipated.
131. The ischium, the
superior pubic
ramus, and the ilium
superior to the
acetabulum all are
divided, and the
acetabulum is
repositioned and
stabilized by a bone
graft and metal pins.
132. • Advantages
• Greater freedom of movement of inferior fragment.
• Procedure has no age limit.
133. • Dial osteotomyIn this the entire acetabulum i.e
superiorly,posteriorly,inferiorly and anteriorly is freed up
by osteotomy and as a single segment of bone is
redirected to appropriately cover the femoral head.
134. • Shelf operationHave been performed commonly to
increase the volume of the acetabulum.
• The objective is to create a shelf the size of which is
determined by “width of augmentation”(WA) using the
Wiberg CE angle.
• Width of augmentation (WA) is determined
preoperatively from standing anteroposterior
radiograph of pelvis.
136. CHIARI OSTEOTOMYThe Chiari osteotomy is indicated
when it is no longer possible to achieve a concentric
reduction of the hip.
This is a capsular interposition osteotomy where capsule is
interposed between newly formed acetabulum and femur
head.
Because the femoral head is covered by fibrocartilage
instead of repositioned acetabular cartilage, the Chiari
osteotomy is considered a salvage procedure
137. The osteotomy is precisely made at the insertion of capsule and
reflected head of rectus femoris.
And the pelvis inferior to the osteotomy along with the femur
is displaced medially .
Superior fragment of the osteotomy then becomes a shelf, and
the capsule is interposed between it and the femoral head.
138. • GANZ OSTEOTOMYThe Ganz osteotomy, also known
as the Bernese periacetabular osteotomy, has gained
popularity because it allows greater displacement and
medialization of the acetabulum and maintains an intact
posterior column.
139. • The Bernese PAO also has advantages over other surgical
options:---
• It allows for a large correction in the coverage and
containment of the femoral head.
• It's performed through one incision.
• It does not dramatically change the shape of the pelvis.
• It allows for future vaginal childbirth.
• It keeps the posterior column of the pelvis intact, allowing the
patient to walk soon after the surgery and ensuring that the
blood supply to the acetabulum remains uninterrupted.
• The surgeon can examine the acetabular labrum and repair it,
if needed, through the same incision.
140. • In Ganz osteotomy, five bone cuts are made in the pelvic
bone around the socket. Then the pelvic bone along with
the hip socket is rotated into a more stable, horizontal
position of coverage on top of the femoral head so as to
cover the femoral head in an adequate manner. Once
the position is corrected, it is maintained with the help of
2 to 3 small cortical screws.
141. • DEGA OSTEOTOMYThe Dega osteotomy allows the
surgeon to increase acetabular coverage anteriorly,
centrally, or posteriorly. The osteotomy starts above the
acetabulum and proceeds into the triradiate cartilage
behind and beneath the acetabulum. The acetabular
fragment is then pried downward and held in place with
bone wedges. The placement of the wedges determines
the area of acetabular coverage that is improved
142. If wedges are placed posteriorly, posterior acetabular coverage is
augmented, as is often necessary in neuromuscular-related hip
dislocations.
143.
144.
145. PALLIATIVE
OPERATIONS
• These are reserved for cases in which reduction is no
longer possible by either closed or open methods.
• They are designed to increase stability, decrease
lordosis, and control pain arising from hip or lower back.
• Palliative procedures fall into 3 catogories:
oArthrodesis
oOsteotomy
oArthroplasty.
146. Osteotomy:
• The primary objective of osteotomy is deflection of
weight bearing by angulation of femur to bring the axis of
the femoral shaft more in line with the direction of weight
transmission.
o 1) Schantz angulation osteotomy
o 2) Lorenz bifurcation osteotomy
147. • Lorenz bifurcation osteotomyA long oblique
osteotomy in the sub trochanteric area is made so that
proximal end of the distalfragment lies at the level of
acetabulum and a cast is aplied so that union takes
place in angulated position.
• Schantz angulation osteotomy—The femur sectioned
transversely at the lower border of the pelvis and the
upper fragment is angled inward until it rests against the
side wall of pelvis.
148.
149. Arthroplasty:
• Despite the advanced techniques and implants, the total
hip arthroplasty in DDH still remains as a hard challenge
at the present time.
• The most difficult part of this challenge is to decide the
best technique and optimum implant for each patient.
Unfortunately there is no consensus of opinion on the
surgical planning of these patients who present in a wide
spectrum. The success of the operation mostly depends
on the severity of the disease.
150. • Although total hip surgery is a succcessful operation in
the treatment of dysplastic hips, it may present many
problems due to the muscular contractures, abnormal
location of the hip centre, inadequate bone stock of
acetabulum and femur, alterations in the hip anatomy,
abductor insufficiency and leg length discrepancy which
may lead to sciatic nerve palsy.
151. Conditions that mimic hip
dysplasia
• Benign hip click
• Asymmetric hip abduction contracture
• Adductor muscle tightness
• Congenital coxa vara
• Congenital short femur
152. Prevention
ROBERT SALTER”1968—Ït is quite possible that if infants hip joints were never
suddenly passively extended either at birth or shortly after birth and in infants hips
were never maintained in extension and adduction for long periods during early
months of post natal life,the initial dislocation in congenitally unstable hips might
never occur’”
Canadian med Assoc J 1968;98(20),933-4
Screening –
Neonate examination is essential for early detection.
POSNA and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends selective screening for infants
with a normal neonatal hip examination but who have risk factors—
--breech presentation
--positive family history
--parental concern
--history of tight lower limb swaddling
--suspicious exam
Usg is done every 4-6 weeks.