The Safety and Efficacy of a Transarticular Pin for Maintaining Reduction in Patients With Developmental Dislocation of the Hip Undergoing an Open Reduction

Castañeda, Pablo; Tejerina, Pablo; Nualart, Luis; Cassís, Nelson

doi:10.1097/bpo.0000000000000284

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The Safety and Efficacy of a Transarticular Pin for Maintaining Reduction in Patients With Developmental Dislocation of the Hip Undergoing an Open Reduction

Published in Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics • Jul 30, 2014

Authors:

Pablo Castañeda

Pablo Tejerina

Luis Nualart

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Redislocation after an open reduction for develpmental dislocation of the hip is relatively common. The purpose of this study was to determine if the use of a transarticular pin (TAP) is safe and effective in maintaining reduction. METHODS: A total of 578 patients (645 hips) were reviewe...

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Medicine

Avascular necrosis

Reduction (mathematics)

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