Video Technique on Medial Open Reduction for DDH.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The most common approach for the open reduction of DDH is the anterolateral approach. After an initial report by Weinstein and Ponseti, the medial approach for DDH has garnered great interest.

Purpose

The medial approach for DDH allows easy access to the structures which block the reduction of the femoral head into the acetabulum; namely the psoas tendon, inferior capsule, and ligamentum teres. It uses a skin crease small incision in the groin with excellent cosmetic outcome and is very well hidden.

Method

The classical medial approach described by Ludloff uses interval between the adductor brevis and pectineus. The anteromedial approach to the hip uses the same incision but interval between the pectineus and femoral neurovascular bundle and allows better h

SUBMITTER: Naik P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8688676 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature