Complications of splintage in congenital dislocation of the hip

Abstract

The use of abduction splintage in the treatmentof congenital dislocation of the hip hasan important morbidity. Six children whodeveloped complications are presented in thispaper. Sustained splintage of an unreducedhip, overcorrection of the femoral head displacement,avascular necrosis of the femoralhead, full thickness pressure sores, and excessivetibial torsion may occur as a consequenceof treatment. Expert supervision of abductionsplintage, correct case selection, and regularreview are necessary to reduce the incidenceof such complications.<br/