Hip preservation surgery for adolescents and young adults with Post-Perthes Sequelae.

CONCLUSION: Elimination of narrow arc of pathologic loading due to impingement is the main advantage of the proposed surgical technique. Other advantages include increased abductor lever arm and restoration of hip joint range of motion with normalization of the loading conditions, and hence future development of degenerative arthritis and the anticipated need for a future joint replacement surgery could be prevented or delayed. Femoral head vascularity is well maintained with the proven safety of the presented surgical approach. PMID: 29182124 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Acta Orthopaedica Belgica - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Acta Orthop Belg Source Type: research