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Surgical Treatment

• 6 months to 2 years.

➢If a closed reduction procedure is not successful in putting the

thighbone is proper position, open surgery is necessary. In this

procedure, an incision is made at the baby's hip that allows the

surgeon to clearly see the bones and soft tissues.

➢In some cases, the thighbone will be shortened in order to

properly fit the bone into the socket.

➢X-rays are taken during the operation to confirm that the bones

are in position. Afterwards, the child is placed in a spica cast to

maintain the proper hip position.

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