The results of 31 total hip replacements in 24 patients with either severe congenital dysplasia or dislocation, after an average follow-up of 4 years, were excellent in 11, good in 16, fair in one, and poor in one. The operative technique included superolateral bone grafts to increase the acetabular coverage in 6 hips. 27 hips required smaller and straighter femoral components than normal. The incidence of major complications was 19 per cent.
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The results of 31 total hip replacements in 24 patients with either severe congenital dysplasia or dislocation, after an average follow-up of 4 years, were excellent in 11, good in 16, fair in one, and poor in one. The operative technique included superolateral bone grafts to increase the acetabular coverage in 6 hips. 27 hips required smaller and straighter femoral components than normal. The incidence of major complications was 19 per cent.
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