Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
The book below has been written by J. Richard Bowen, M.D. and Anastacio Kotzias-Neto, M.D. for physicians who treat
children with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).
The following information is from the publishers website:
Non-operative,
operative and reconstructive treatments options are described within
the text. There are more than 150 figures and diagrams displayed and
650+ references utilized.
Variations in
treatment methods are presented, in detail, comparing the outcomes.
Included are the following: etiology, natural history, early diagnosis
and non-operative treatment methods.
Operative procedures include open reduction, closed reduction, Kalamchi
modification osteotomy, Bowen osteotomy, Double osteotomies,
Periacetabular osteotomies, Pemberton osteotomy, Dega osteotomy,
MacEwen and Shands osteotomy, Varus osteotomy with rigid internal
fixation, Valgus osteotomy with rigid internal fixation, Femoral
shortening and derotation osteotomy,
Greater trochanteric arrest, Distal and lateral transfer of the greater
trochanter, Lateral advancement of the greater trochanter, Double
intertrochanteric osteotomies, shelf osteotomy, Chiari osteotomy,
Kawamura osteotomy, Arthroscopy of the hip, Pelvic support osteotomy
and limb lengthening, total hip arthroplasty, and hip fusion.
This
text covers many concepts of developmental dysplasia of the hip, which
include a brief history of some important articles, normal and
dysplastic hip development, screening and diagnosis, and treatment with
the outcomes and complications.
Includes:
- Detailed text of treatment for children with DDH
- Comprehensive analysis of operative and non- operative treatments
- Comparative analysis of outcomes
Detailed descriptions of surgical techniques
The International Hip Dysplasia Institute would like to graciously thank Dr. Bowen, Dr. Kotzias-Neto, and Data Trace Publishing for kindly allowing this material to be presented here online, free of charge.
We've made the option to print the book yourself available, however due to the high cost of ink it may be less costly for you to purchase the textbook. If you would like to enjoy the book offline and/or support the work of the authors, you can purchase the textbook here. Other orthopaedic resources are also available.