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Review
. 2022 Aug 4;7(8):542-553.
doi: 10.1530/EOR-21-0126.

Treatment of decentered developmental dysplasia of the hip under the age of 1 year: an evidence-based clinical practice guideline - Part 2

Pieter Bas de Witte  1 , Christiaan J A van Bergen  2 , Babette L de Geest  3 , Floor Willeboordse  3 , Joost H van Linge  4 , Yvon M den Hartog  5 , Magritha Margret M H P Foreman-van Drongelen  6 , Renske M Pereboom  7 , Simon G F Robben  8 , Bart J Burger  9 , M Adhiambo Witlox  10 , Melinda M E H Witbreuk  11
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Review

Treatment of decentered developmental dysplasia of the hip under the age of 1 year: an evidence-based clinical practice guideline - Part 2

Pieter Bas de Witte et al. EFORT Open Rev. .

Abstract

Background and purpose: Diagnostics and treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) are highly variable in clinical practice. To obtain more uniform and evidence-based treatment pathways, we developed the 'Dutch guideline for DDH in children < 1 year'. This study describes recommendations for unstable and decentered hips.

Materials and methods: The Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation criteria (AGREE II) were applied. A systematic literature review was performed for six predefined guideline questions. Recommendations were developed, based on literature findings, as well as harms/benefits, patient/parent preferences, and costs (GRADE).

Results: The systematic literature search resulted in 843 articles and 11 were included. Final guideline recommendations are (i) Pavlik harness is the preferred first step in the treatment of (sub) luxated hips; (ii) follow-up with ultrasound at 3-4 and 6-8 weeks; (iii) if no centered and stable hip after 6-8 weeks is present, closed reduction is indicated; (iv) if reduction is restricted by limited hip abduction, adductor tenotomy is indicated; (v) in case of open reduction, the anterior, anterolateral, or medial approach is advised, with the choice based on surgical preference and experience; (vi) after reduction (closed/open), a spica cast is advised for 12 weeks, followed by an abduction device in case of residual dysplasia.

Interpretation: This study presents recommendations on the treatment of decentered DDH, based on the available literature and expert consensus, as Part 2 of the first official and national evidence-based 'Guideline for DDH in children < 1 year'. Part 1 describes the guideline sections on centered DDH in a separate article.

Keywords: DDH; guideline; hip dysplasia; review; treatment.

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Flowchart guiding treatment of unstable DDH.
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