Background: It remains controversial whether hip arthroscopic surgery should be applied to
patients with a borderline developmental dysplastic hip (BDDH). Purpose: To review the …

Background: Sex-based differences have been largely uncharacterized for patients with
borderline hip dysplasia (BHD) undergoing hip arthroscopy. Purpose: To evaluate for sex …

Young adult patients with symptomatic acetabular dysplasia and marginal secondary
osteoarthritis can be faced with the decision to either undergo periacetabular osteotomy …

Background: The arthroscopic management of hip dysplasia has been controversial and has
historically demonstrated mixed results. Studies on patients with borderline dysplasia …

Background: Hip arthroscopy in patients with borderline dysplasia continues to be
surrounded by controversy. Even more controversial is the management of the failed hip …

Purpose: Hip arthroscopy is a well established therapeutic intervention for an increasing
number of painful hip conditions. Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is commonly …

Methods Three studies underly this PhD thesis. In studies I and II, the experience with the
minimally invasive and ilioinguinal approaches was retrospectively assessed by database …

Background: Persistent acetabular dysplasia is a common reason for the failure of hip
arthroscopic surgery; however, the effect of prior hip arthroscopic surgery on functional …

Background The indication for hip arthrotomy accompanied by intraarticular work during
periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) has not been precisely defined. To validate a role for …

The treatment of hip dysplasia should be customised for patients individually based on
radiographic findings, patient age, and the patient's overall articular cartilage status. In many …