Arthroplasty combined with cup-plastics in the surgical treatment of congenital dislocation of the hip.

The authors review the arthroplasty combined with cup-plastics in the treatment of congenital dislocation of the hip. The indications and surgical exploration are discussed in detail. Good results are reported. The complications and their solutions are also described. In the recent five years, 100 patients were operated by them. Based on their experiences, they suggest this intervention at an earlier age, too (i.e. 30 to 40 years). Moreover, they believe it to be an important possibility to provide an adequate rehabilitation for patients being still of working age.