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[Merle D'Aubigne's oblique proximal femoral osteotomy. Surgical technique]
Francisco H López Sosa1, Santiago Valentín-Guerrero, Eduardo Miranda-López
1Departamento de Ortopedia, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez. Dr. Márquez Núm, 162, 3er piso Col. Doctores Del. Cuauhtémoc C.P. 06720. himortopedia@yahoo.com.mx
Abstract:
Proximal femoral osteotomy with the technique described by Merle D'AubignC and Valliant was used in the treatment of adult patients with osteoarthritis or idiopathic avascular necrosis. Dr. Antonio Flores applied this technique to children with subluxation and acetabular dysplasia, identified with exaggerated anteversion and valgus of the proximal femur. He reported correction of the deformity in 75% of patients. The purpose of this paper is to describe the technique, its indications and complications.
