Challenges in Total Hip Arthroplasty in the Setting of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a recognized cause of secondary arthritis, which may eventually lead to total hip arthroplasty (THA). An understanding of the common acetabular and femoral morphologic abnormalities will aid the surgeon in preparing for the complexity of the surgical case.We present the challenges associated with acetabular and femoral morphologies that may be present in the dysplastic hip and discuss surgical options...