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[Acetabuloplasty]

M Ekkernkamp1, B D Katthagen

  • 1Orthopädische Klinik, Städtische Kliniken Dortmund.

Der Orthopade
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Lateral acetabular osteotomy using autoclaved allogenic bone grafts is a successful technique for hip dysplasia. This method allows for significant acetabular index correction in pediatric patients, offering a viable surgical option.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Hip Dysplasia Treatment

Background:

  • Hip dysplasia requires surgical correction, often involving osteotomies.
  • Traditional methods have utilized animal-derived bone grafts.
  • A need exists for effective and accessible bone grafting materials in pediatric hip surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of lateral acetabuloplasty using autoclaved allogenic bone grafts.
  • To compare this technique with other pelvic osteotomies for hip dysplasia.
  • To assess the feasibility of using allogenic bone for acetabular index correction.

Main Methods:

  • Lateral acetabular osteotomy performed on 109 pediatric patients.
  • Utilized autoclaved and deep-frozen allogenic femoral head bone wedges.
  • Sterilization at 121°C for 20 minutes, followed by deep-freezing.

Main Results:

  • The technique demonstrated high success rates in correcting hip dysplasia.
  • Significant acetabular index corrections were achieved, even at extreme angles.
  • No contraindications were noted for patients under 8 years with reducible femoral heads.

Conclusions:

  • Lateral acetabuloplasty with autoclaved allogenic bone grafts is a highly successful procedure for hip dysplasia.
  • This method enables substantial correction of the acetabular index.
  • The technique should be widely adopted in pediatric orthopedic centers.

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