Mid-Term Natural Course Postoperative of Crowe Type III-IV Hip Dysplasia

Mid-Term Natural Course of Lower Extremity and Spine After Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients With Crowe Type III-IV Hip Dysplasia

Comparison of preoperative and postoperative mid-term course of patients with Crowe Type 3 and Type 4 hip dysplasia.

Crowe type 3 and type 4 patients who underwent shortened hip replacement surgery will be followed up for 2 years.

Patients will be called for routine outpatient controls at the 2nd week, 6th week, 3rd month, 6th month, 12th month, 24th month.

Patients will be referred to the physical therapy specialist for abduction strengthening and pelvis tilt corrective exercises starting from the 6th week.

Scoliosis and orthoroentgenography x-rays will be taken at the last control of the patients.

HHS, WOMAC hip score and SF-12 score will be obtained from the patients. Scores, lower extremity and spine angles will be evaluated after the last examinations performed at 12 and 24 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Crowe type 3 and 4 patients over 18 years of age who had shortened hip replacement surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Crowe type 1 or 2 patients over 18 years of age who had shortened hip replacement surgery
• Patients who have previously operated on the contralateral hip
• Patients who underwent shortened hip replacement for a reason other than developmental dysplasia of the hip