Postoperative therapy for the developmental dysplasia of the hip with a special adjustable brace

Objective To study the effect of postoperative treatment for children with developmental dysplasia(DDH) using special adjustable braces which could allow the children to do functional exercises of hips and knee joints during the fixation.Methods47 hips in 43 postoperative children with DDH were chosen randomly and were treated with the braces.Overall outcomes and complications were followed up.Results The reduction rate of the hips was 100%.No redislocation or ischemic necrosis of femoral head occurred.Conclusions The brace is a good tool to treat children with DDH after operation.