Abstract
The periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is a hip preserving procedure performed to correct a congenital deficiency of the acetabulum.
The goal is to mobilize the acetabulum in order to cover adequately the femoral head.
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- Femoral Head
- Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
- Pubic Ramus
- Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve
- Periacetabular Osteotomy
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de la Huerta, F., Giannoudis, P.V. (2011). The Periacetabular Osteotomy. In: Giannoudis, P. (eds) Practical Procedures in Elective Orthopaedic Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-814-0_1
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