developmental

Aim

To obtain and maintain a concentric reduction without complication

Timing

0 - 6 /12

- best time for treatment

- maintain reduction of head & allow normal acetabular development

Equivocal Hip

Obtain ultrasound

Graaf 2A and 2B

- Alpha angle 50 - 59^o range

- many will resolve without treatment

Definition

Deformity of proximal femur with neck-shaft angle <125°

Characterised by

- coxa vara

- decreased femoral anteversion

- limp / trendelenberg

- stress fractures

- early OA

Classification   

"ACDDC"

Acquired

2° to underlying disorder

- rickets