Resumen de Strategies to Improve Outcomes from Operative Childhood Management of DDH

John H. Wedge, Simon P. Kelley

• The operative management of developmental dysplasia of the hip is technically challenging. To achieve excellent results, surgeons need to select the most appropriate operative treatment, minimize the risk of complications, and be aggressive in the management of serious complications, such as redislocation and avascular necrosis, when they occur. This article outlines specific steps and strategies to assist in each of these key steps.