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World J Orthop. Dec 18, 2024; 15(12): 1118-1123
Published online Dec 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i12.1118
Specific approach to total hip arthroplasty in patients with childhood hip disorders sequelae
Katarina Barbaric Starcevic, Goran Bicanic, Luka Bicanic
Katarina Barbaric Starcevic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Special Hospital for Orthopedics and Traumatology “Akromion”, Zagreb 10020, Grad, Croatia
Goran Bicanic, Department for Orthopedic Surgery, Emirates Hospital Jumeirah Dubai, Dubai 00000, Dubayy, United Arab Emirates
Luka Bicanic, Department for Science, Dubai College, Dubai 00000, Dubayy, United Arab Emirates
Author contributions: Barbaric Starcevic K outlined the manuscript; Bicanic G designed the concept of the study; Bicanic L contributed to writing and editing the manuscript; Barbaric Starcevic K, Bicanic G, and Bicanic L contributed to this paper, reviewed the literature and prepared the final manuscript submission; all of the authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript to be published.
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Corresponding author: Goran Bicanic, PhD, Consultant Physician-Scientist, Doctor, Surgeon, Department for Orthopedic Surgery, Emirates Hospital Jumeirah Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Road Near Dubai Canal Jumeirah 2, Dubai 00000, Dubayy, United Arab Emirates. goran@bicanic.eu
Received: August 8, 2024
Revised: October 19, 2024
Accepted: November 14, 2024
Published online: December 18, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with sequelae from childhood hip diseases is often more complex than standard THA. Various techniques are required to restore optimal biomechanical conditions, including restoring the centre of rotation, leg length, and abductor muscle length. Common methods include femoral shortening and medialisation of the acetabular cup. Our preferred techniques are proximal femoral shortening and cotyloplasty.