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a modified triple pelvic osteotomy for the treatment of hip hypoplasia

Abstract

background: the prevalence of hip dysplasia is 1 in 1000. several pelvic osteotomy methods have been developed to prevent early osteoarthritis, such as triple osteotomy. in this study we are going to introduce our new technique that was done on 4 patients with favorable short-term results. methods: four patients underwent triple osteotomy and fixation using a reconstruction plate and early weight bearing was started. results: the harris hip score, limb length, center-edge angle, and acetabular inclination showed improvement. conclusion: this modified technique is suggested for corrective surgery on adult dysplastic hips.

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