Valgus osteotomy of the hip.
The author's technique of valgus osteotomy is described. The advantages claimed are wide and easy correction combined with distal displacement of the great trochanter, restoration of physiological valgus, lengthening of the limb, and rigid and secure fixation. The indications, contra-indications, technique and results are discussed in an analysis of ninety-eight operated cases.
D000077:Acetabulum / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005270:Femur Head / Q000601:surgery; D005272:Femur Neck / Q000601:surgery; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000601:surgery*; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007873:Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D010007:Osteochondritis / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care