Improved functional outcome with no decrease in hip strength 2 years following Ganz periacetabular osteotomies for adolescent hip dysplasia. Issue 2 (March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sucato, Daniel J.; Tulchin-Francis, Kirsten; de La Rocha, Adriana; Kulkarni, Vedant; Podeszwa, David A.
• Is Part Of: Journal of pediatric orthopedics. Volume 24:Issue 2(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-03
• Subjects: adolescents -- functional outcome -- hip dysplasia -- periacetabular osteotomy -- strength; Pediatric orthopedics -- Periodicals; 618.927005
• DOI: 10.1097/BPB.0000000000000148
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1060-152X

Abstract

Abstract : To analyze outcomes of adolescents treated with a periacetabular osteotomies (PAO) with a minimum of 2 years of follow-up. Patients undergoing a PAO for adolescent hip dysplasia were analyzed preoperatively, 1 and 2 years postoperatively. In 32 dysplastic hips significant improvement was seen in all radiographic parameters. Gait speed, hip flexion pull-off power, and hip abductor moment impulse were unchanged postoperatively, whereas strength was maintained in 85% (abduction) and 95% (flexion). The Harris Hip Score increased from 67.1 to 77.9 to 81.3 at 1 and 2 years, respectively. Ganz PAO is effective in correcting dysplasia in adolescents radiographically and functionally.