The clinical effect of trochanteric slide osteotomy combined with a cementless femoral conical stem in total hip replacement for the treatment of Crowe type IV developmental dysplasia of the hip.

BACKGROUND

Total hip replacement (THR) for Crowe type IV developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is still challenging due to specific joint deformities and the high incidence of post-operative complications.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effect of trochanteric slide osteotomy (TSO) combined with a cementless femoral conical stem in THR for the treatment of Crowe type IV DDH.

METHODS

Thirty-one total hip replacements (26 patients) with Crowe type IV DDH were performed using TSO combined with a cementless femoral conical stem. Surgical outcomes were evaluated using leg length discrepancy (LLD), Harris hip score, and post-operative complications.

RESULTS

The average pre-operative LLD was 51 mm (range 46-58 mm), decreasing to an average of 10 mm (range 8-12 mm) post-operatively. As a result, the post-operative incidence of the Trendelenburg sign significantly decreased compared with the pre-operative incidence (P< 0.05). Bony union was identified in 26 hips (83.9%), fibrous union in four (12.9%), and non-union in one (3.2%). No acetabular or femoral component loosening, dislocation, or deep infection around the component was found in any of the patients during the follow-up period (27 to 39 months). The average Harris hip score improved from 63.0 ± 3.0 (range 58-69) to 93.3 ± 2.0 (range 91-96).

CONCLUSION

TSO combined with a cementless conical stem in THR is an appropriate option for patients with high congenital hip dislocation.