Affiliation:
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Medical College, Seoul, Korea
Abstract
The result of 27 Chiari pelvic osteotomy were analyzed to determine the efficacy of the operation in the treatment of subluxated and/or painful dysplastic hips. The length of follow-up ranged from 2 to 14 years. Eighteen patients had had developmental dysplasia of the hip; four sequelae of the septic hip; two, cerebral palsy and one had had poliomyelitis. The osteotomy can be done by power saw and osteotome. A large threaded K-wire was used for internal fixation. Bone graft was necessary even with the displacement of more than 50%. The overall result were: 12, excellent; 8, good; 5, fair; and 2 poor. In 11 patients, the osteotomy had to be displaced more than 50% to provide good coverage of the femoral head. There were no major complications such as sciatic nerve injury or delayed union. This procedure is most suited for the patient with painful hip dysplasia in whom a concentric reduction is not possible.
Publisher
World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt
Subject
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine