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World J Orthop. Oct 18, 2025; 16(10): 112086
Published online Oct 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i10.112086
Published online Oct 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i10.112086
Challenges in the management of hip dislocation disease in Madagascar
Herijaona Manasse, Mamisoa Bodohasina Rasamoelina, Gaëtan Duval Solofomalala, Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, CHU Anosiala, Alakamisy, Ambohidratrimo 105, Madagascar
Arthur Poiri, Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique, CHU Brest, Brest 29200, Bretagne, France
Dylan Moullac, Thomas Daoulas, Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, CHU Brest, Brest 29200, France
Co-first authors: Herijaona Manasse and Arthur Poiri.
Author contributions: Manasse H, Poiri A and Daoulas T designed and conducted the study and wrote the paper; Rasamoelina MB to the analysis; Solofomalala GD and Moullac D supervised the study.
Institutional review board statement: The study followed the ethical protocols of Helsinki’s Declaration, 2013 revision. Anonymity of the participants was ensured.
Informed consent statement: Informed consents were taken from the patients for inclusion in the study as well as including their photographs in the study.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report having no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Data sharing statement: All data generated or analyzed during this study are available.
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Corresponding author: Herijaona Manasse, MD, Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, CHU Anosiala, 6C3C+QF4 Alakamisy, Ambohidratrimo 105, Madagascar.
Received: July 17, 2025
Revised: August 7, 2025
Accepted: September 11, 2025
Published online: October 18, 2025
Processing time: 91 Days and 19.7 Hours
Revised: August 7, 2025
Accepted: September 11, 2025
Published online: October 18, 2025
Processing time: 91 Days and 19.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Developmental dysplasia of the hip management in resource-limited settings faces delays and severe cases at diagnosis. Appropriate treatment yields good outcomes despite prolonged traction and equipment challenges.