[Functional recuperation after femoral osteotomies]

The varus femoral osteotomy type Pauwels I is indicated in early arthrosis (stages I-III) on a hip dysplasia or in stages I and II of femoral neck aseptic necrosis. After 6 weeks - 4 months postoperative immobilization the rehabilitation is initiated. Its main purposes are to obtain and to maintain a good joint mobility, a muscular balance and gait rehabilitation. This program was applied to 12 patients with good evolution, the followed up parameters being pain, hip mobility and stability. The benefits of sending these patients in time to orthopedic units and the need of their subsequent professional reorientation are underlined.