1975Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British VolumeRequires access

ABDUCTION CONTRACTURE OF THE HIP IN CHILDREN

Young-Shung Shen

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Nine cases of abduction contracture of the hip in children from contracture of the gluteus maximus muscle are reported. Division of the aponeurosis glutens maximus over the greater trochanter always permitted full adduction.

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Nine cases of abduction contracture of the hip in children from contracture of the gluteus maximus muscle are reported. Division of the aponeurosis glutens maximus over the greater trochanter always permitted full adduction.

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Nine cases of abduction contracture of the hip in children from contracture of the gluteus maximus muscle are reported. Division of the aponeurosis glutens maximus over the greater trochanter always permitted full adduction.

Key concepts: Contracture, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Physical therapy, Medicine, Psychology, Surgery

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