Interobserver and Intraobserver Reliability in the Salter Classification of Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head is a concerning complication that can result from treatments for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). AVN can lead to degenerative osteoarthritis, persistent acetabular dysplasia, reduced function, and continuing hip pain. The incidence of AVN reported in the DDH literature is widely varied (0% to 73%). This variability may arise from lack of consensus on what constitutes true AVN in this patient population, and lack of clear criteria provided in studies reporting incidence rates.

Methods

A multicentre, prospective database of infants diagnosed with DDH between 2010 and 2014 from 0 to 18 months of age was analyzed for patients treated by closed reduction (CR). Twelve pediatric orthopaedic surgeons completed 2 round

SUBMITTER: Schaeffer EK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8663514 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature