Acetabular development after open reduction to treat dislocation of the hip after walking age

The results of the current study suggest that initial development of the capital femoral ossific nucleus after open reduction would be followed by improved joint congruity, and that this would facilitate acetabular development. The centre-edge angle at one year after surgery could be regarded as a potential predictor of acetabular development in open reduction surgery for late-diagnosed developmental dysplasia of the hip cases.