Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH)
170 Tottenham Court Road London W1T 7HA
Open reduction and hip reconstruction surgery
SURGERY TO CORRECT THE HIP BONES OF BABIES
If your baby has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) HCA UK provides open reduction and hip reconstruction surgery.
About developmental dysplasia of the hip
Open reduction and hip reconstruction surgery is carried out by HCA UK to correct developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in babies.
DDH causes the ball-and-socket joint of the hips to not form properly in babies and young children, and is also known as congenital hip dislocation or hip dysplasia. About one in every 1,000 babies have DDH.
Need to know
DDH is usually diagnosed soon after birth and your GP or consultant will take an ultrasound scan of your baby to assess the extent of their condition.
Open reduction and hip reconstruction surgery is usually performed if previous closed reduction (minimally invasive) surgery hasn’t worked. It is carried out under general anaesthetic and involves placing the ball joint of the femur (thigh bone) back into the acetabulum (hip socket).
During the open reduction and hip reconstruction procedure, the consultant will make a cut in the groin and the hip joint is opened up. The damaged tissue is then removed and the hip is then aligned into the socket.
Open reduction and hip reconstruction is generally a very safe procedure. However, as with any surgery, there are some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you and answer any questions you might have about your child’s surgery.
After the procedure, your child will be placed into a special cast known as a spica cast to ensure their hip remains in its newly aligned position. The cast will need to be changed every six weeks, and may be worn for three to six months. After the spica cast is removed, your child may need to wear a hip abduction brace for a few weeks to provide extra support.
Your child’s consultant will also advise you on how to manage your child’s recovery and when they can get back to their usual daily routines. Usually, a year is needed for most children to fully recover.
Our Open reduction and hip reconstruction surgery locations
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street London W1W 5AH
The Princess Grace Hospital Outpatients
30 Devonshire Street London W1G 6PU
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place London W1U 5NY
The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road, London SW1W 8RH
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street London SE1 9BS
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street London SE1 2PR
The Wellington Hospital Outpatients
15 - 17 Lodge Road London NW8 7JA
Chelsea Outpatients - 280 King's Road
280 King's Road London SW3 5AW
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place London NW8 9LE
Golders Green Outpatients
Golders Green Outpatients and Diagnostic Centre London NW11 9PY
Elstree Waterfront Outpatients
Beaufort House Elstree WD6 3BS
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
David’s gym video shows him repeatedly pushing up to 100kg on a single leg press – not particularly unusual for this keen cyclist, former competitive squash player and all-round fitness enthusiast. What is unusual is that 52-year-old David had hip surgery just 12 weeks earlier.
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.