Risk factors for implant-related fractures after proximal femoral osteotomy in children with developmental dysplasia of the hip: a case-control study

Background and purpose — Proximal femoral osteotomy (PFO) is commonly performed to treat children with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Implant-related femoral fractures after osteotomy are sometimes reported, but the potential risk factors for these fractures remain unclear. We investigate...

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Main Authors: Jing Ding, Zhen-Zhen Dai, Zhu Liu, Zhen-Kai Wu, Zi-Ming Zhang, Hai Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-03-01
Series:Acta Orthopaedica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17453674.2020.1848315