Timing of surgical intervention for developmental dysplasia of the hip: a randomised controlled trial (Hip 'Op)

Williams C L, Weller S, Roberts L, Reading I, Cook A, Little L, Wood W, Stanton L, Roposch A & Clarke N M
Record ID 32014000505
English
Authors' objectives: To determine, in children aged 12 weeks to 13 months, whether or not delayed surgical treatment of a congenitally dislocated hip reduces the incidence of AVN at 5 years of age. The main clinical outcome measures were incidence of AVN and the need for a secondary surgical procedure during 5 years' follow-up. In addition, to perform (1) a qualitative evaluation of the adopted strategy and (2) a health economic analysis based on NHS and societal costs.
Authors' recommendations: Hip 'Op has highlighted the importance of accurate advance information on numbers of available eligible patients, as well as support from all participating investigators when conducting surgical research. Despite substantial consultation with parents of children in the planning stage, the level of non-participation experienced during recruitment was much higher than anticipated. The qualitative work has emphasised the need for appropriate advice and robust support for parents regarding the 'real-life' aspects of managing children with DDH.
Details
Project Status: Completed
URL for project: http://www.nets.nihr.ac.uk/projects/hta/1114601
Year Published: 2017
URL for published report: https://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/hta/hta21630/#/abstract
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
  • Humans
  • Hip Dislocation, Congenital
  • Infant
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative
Contact
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Contact Email: journals.library@nihr.ac.uk
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