3D printing-assisted one-stage THA with fixation for DDH and ipsilateral intertrochanteric fracture
3D Print Helps Fix Broken Hip in Complex Case
This single-patient case report describes a 57-year-old female with Hartofilakidis type II developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and an a…
A 3D-printed model helped a surgeon fix a complex broken hip and replace the joint in one surgery for a patient with a rare condition.
Meta-analysis identifies three independent risk factors for AVN after DDH surgery in children
What Puts a Child's Hip Surgery at Risk Before It Begins
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 1,631 pediatric patients with DDH following surgery identified three independent risk factors for a…
Knowing which children face the highest risk of a serious complication after hip surgery could help surgeons plan better and act earlier.