Evaluating the role of prereduction hip traction in the management of infants and children with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH): protocol for a systematic review and planned meta-analysis

Abstract

IntroductionDevelopmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) affects 4–6 per 1000 live births in developed countries. Effective treatment to realign the hip is necessary to avoid long-term morbidities and maximise functional...