Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	115251
Country	China

Category	Pediatrics
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Surface electromyography signal characteristics of lower limb muscles in children with unilateral developmental dysplasia of the hip
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Xin Li, Sheng-Hong Ma, Hao-Li Gong, Jie Wen, Fan-Ling Li and Sheng Xiao
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number the General Guidance Project of Scientific Research Topics of Hunan Provincial Health Commission 202204073270
Corresponding Author	Sheng Xiao, Consultant, Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, No. 61 West Jiefang Road, Furong District, Changsha 410013, Hunan Province, China. 153816333@qq.com
Key Words	Developmental hip dysplasia; Closed reduction; Salter osteotomy; Surface electromyography; Standing; Walking
Core Tip	Closed reduction and Salter osteotomy are commonly used to treat children with developmental dysplasia of the hip. However, it remains unclear whether the muscle activity of the lower extremities returns to normal or shows compensation and imbalance after surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in surface electromyography signals of the main muscles in both lower limbs of children with unilateral developmental dysplasia of the hip during standing and walking after closed reduction surgery or Salter osteotomy. It also aimed to quantify the differences in bilateral muscle activation and explore the characteristics of surface electromyography signals of the muscles around the hip joint in these children and the postoperative rehabilitation effects.
Citation	Li X, Ma SH, Gong HL, Wen J, Li FL, Xiao S. Surface electromyography signal characteristics of lower limb muscles in children with unilateral developmental dysplasia of the hip. World J Orthop 2026; In press

Received	2025-10-17 13:43
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-17 13:44
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-10-31 09:07
Return for Revision	2025-10-31 09:07
Revised	2025-11-12 17:08
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-04 02:42
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-04 08:03
Articles in Press	2026-02-04 08:03
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