Between 1966 and 1975, we performed a fusion of the hip by the Thompson
method in fifteen children with non-tuberculous, non-paralytic conditions.
An attempt was made to position the hip in 30 degrees of flexion, neutral
rotation, and neutral abduction. Fourteen patients were followed for an
average of 4.5 years (range, one to ten years) postoperatively. A fibrous
pseudarthrosis developed in one patient. The remainder had solid
arthrodeses. None had delayed union. At follow-up, all patients were free
of pain and had returned to normal activities. There was no significant
increase in adduction with growth.