Methods For Treating And Managing Hip Dysplasia

Pelvic Or Femoral Osteotomy

A pelvic or femoral osteotomy is performed to correct misalignment of the hip joint. They can be done by themselves or in conjunction with other surgeries. Pelvic and femoral osteotomies are used to fix hip dysplasia by correcting the deformity in the hip joint. A pelvic osteotomy corrects the dysplasia by cutting away bone and repositioning the hip socket in the pelvis. The surgeon places a piece of bone into the top of the socket to increase its size so it covers the ball area better. This piece of bone is held in position by screws. A femoral osteotomy corrects deformities of the femur and the hip joint and reshapes the femur so it fits better in the pelvic area. It realigns the bone and brings it closer to normal anatomy. Risk factors of pelvic and femoral osteotomies include bleeding, infection, or injury to nearby organs and tissues. More severe cases of dysplasia may need replacement surgery or another kind of osteotomy that can reposition the socket to fit better with the ball.

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