[Late results of Mac Murray's osteotomy]

From a total of 817 cases, 133 cases were reviewed where a Mc Murray osteotomy had been carried out more than 10 years previously. Operative results were favourable, but the authors stress the very precise indications for this procedure. Deterioration occurred in one case where the indication appeared dubious. With the development of arthroplasty, this has replaced osteotomy in cases where a doubt exists. Mc Murray osteotomy remains indicated in conservative surgery and in particular the results of arthroplasty of the hip indicate that this very interesting alternative should not be forgotten.