The management of congenital dislocation of the hip in the newborn
McKibbin, B.; Freedman, L.; Howard, C.; Williams, L.A.
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume 70(3): 423-427
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0301-620X PMID: 3372565 Document Number: 321055
We describe the results of a policy of highly selective splintage for CDH, using knee plasters. No child suffered because splintage was withheld. In those who were treated the results were satisfactory and the proportion who required a subsequent operation was extremely low. Avascular necrosis was not a significant problem. The method, although a little more time consuming, appears to offer significant advantages over current alternatives.