title: The biomechanics of pelvic osteotomy according to the Chiari method.
abstract: The authors analyze the biomechanical effectiveness of pelvic osteotomy according to the Chiari method. This type of operation reduces joint loading and increases the joint support surface. The authors examined 18 patients aged an average of 31 years. This series shows that the effectiveness of pelvic osteotomy according to the Chiari method is particularly observed in cases in which joint morphology is best preserved.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Chirurgia dell'Apparato Locomotore e Chirurgia d'urgenza, 2a Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi, Napoli.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Giuzio
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Costa
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Servodio Iammarrone
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nastro
mesh_terms: D000077:Acetabulum / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013997:Time Factors