Background: Developmental dysplasia of the hip is a crucial condition of hip joint demobilizing the patient. If left

untreated can cripple and cause premature arthritis at adulthood.

Objective: To assess and compare the various methods of treatment, for patients suffering from developmental

dysplasia of hip joint.

Study Design: Prospective study

Place and Duration of Study: Department of Orthopaedic, Sahara Medical College, Narowal from 1st July 2019

to 31st December 2020.

Methodology: Forty five patients between 20-37 years of age were enrolled in the study having developmental

dysplasia of hip. After complete radiological, physical and clinical examination the diagnosis of developmental

dysplasia of hip joint was made. Demographic information was taken on well structured questionnaire. In a cohort

study design patient were divided into three groups in accordance with their administered surgical protocol post

their consent. Each group had 15 cases. Three various surgical procedures were performed keeping complete

quality performance and recovery was followed up to six months of time.

Results: The mean age was 33±1.2 years. The maximum number of patients was admitted between 26-31 years

of age. A total of 45 patients were admitted (46 hips). Within which 35 patients (77.7%) were females and 5

(22.3%) were males. There were 27 hip having developmental dysplasia of hip joint at left side including one with

be the left and right side involved. 94.1% treatment success rate of periacetabular osteotomy followed by hip

arthroscopy.

Conclusion: Periacetabular osteotomy is best surgical procedure for developmental dysplasia of hip in young

adults.

Key words: Developmental dypslasia, Hip joint, Treatment, Dislocation