Avascular necrosis following closed reduction for treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a significant and potentially devastating complication following the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). The reported rate of AVN following closed reduction for DDH ranges from 4 to 60%, and the resultant influence on hip development remains unclear.

Purpose

A systematic review of the literature was undertaken to evaluate the frequency of AVN after more than 5 years of follow-up in children that underwent closed reduction at younger than 2-years of age for DDH.

Methods

The search strategy was formulated with key-concepts and keywords identified using the patient problem, intervention, comparison and outcome process. Searches were undertaken using Pubmed, Scopus and Web of Science up to and including May, 2016 t

SUBMITTER: Bradley CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5145826 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature