THA following Deformities Due to Congenital Dislocation of the Hip Joint. HIP International. 2014;24(10_suppl):29-32.

THA following Deformities Due to Congenital Dislocation of the Hip Joint

Macheras GA, Koutsostathis SD, Lepetsos P, Anastasopoulos PP, Galanakos S, Papadakis SA.
Hip

Total hip replacement is the treatment of choice for the patient suffering from end-stage hip osteoarthritis. Excellent long-term results have been published. In the presence of deformities due to congenital hip dislocation, total hip replacement is, in most of the cases, a difficult task, since the technique of performing such an operation is demanding and the results could vary. This paper presents our experience and preferred strategies focusing on challenges and surgical techniques associated with reconstructing the dysplastic hip.


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