Pelvic tilt affects superolateral coverage, but not superomedial coverage of the femoral head following periacetabular osteotomy

While pelvic tilt did not affect total femoral head coverage, it had a significant impact on the distribution of coverage within the superolateral region of the femoral head. Anterior pelvic tilt led to increased anterolateral coverage, but also had a negative impact on hip range of motion. An optimal surgical plan should achieve adequate coverage while not significantly limiting the patient's mobility.

Source: Clinical Biomechanics - December 8, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ryan D. Blackwell, Stephen Parlamas, Nicholas J. Dunbar, Sabir K. Ismaily, David Rodriguez-Quintana, Alfred A. Mansour, Shuyang Han Source Type: research