Congenital hip luxation: images
Summary:
After traction treatment (4-5 weeks) no reduction was achieved. See the RMN and arthrography images. I you cannot see the full case: login and ask for doctor group membership.
After traction treatment (4-5 weeks) no reduction was achieved. See the RMN and arthrography images.
Congenital hip luxation, after treatment with extension (Krämer - overhead), without reduction.
To evaluate the hip - correctly we performed RMN imaging and arthrograhphy:
arthrography of the left hip:
You see the lateralized femoral epiphysis, the increased distance of the head from the acetabulum floor.
Do these images confirm your decision: early redcution or wait - maybe until 12. month of age?