A reduction technique of arthroplasty without subtrochanteric femoral shortening osteotomy for the treatment of developmental high dislocation of hip: a case series of 28 hips

Abstract

In total hip arthroplasty for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) with high hip dislocation, it can be technically challenging to locate the true acetabulum and restore limb length without subtrochantric femoral shortening osteotomy. We explored and described total hip arthroplasty without subtrochanteric femoral shortening osteotomy in 28 hips with Crowe type III and IV dislocation by intravenous injection of rocuronium at 0.9mg/kg 1minute before reduction and hip reduction combined with continuous strong traction of the affected limb with patients in a position with hip and knee flexion. All patients did not show dislocation, prosthesis loosening, and other severe complications. It is thus a safe and feasible reduction technique for arthroplasty of Crowe type III or IV dislocation of DDH.

Keywords: arthroplasty; developmental high dislocation of hip (DDH); rocuronium.