Technique of anterior open reduction in congenital dislocation of hip. A, Bikini incision. B, Division of sartorius and rectus femoris tendons and iliac epiphysis. C and D, T-shaped incision of capsule. E, Capsulotomy of hip and use of ligamentum teres to find true acetabulum. F, Reduction and capsulorrhaphy after excision of redundant capsule. G, Developmental dislocation of right hip. H, After anterolateral open reduction. I, At age 7 years; note remodeling of femoral head and acetabulum. SEE TECHNIQUE 30.3.