title: Valgus-extension osteotomy for osteoarthritis of the hip. Indications and long-term results.
abstract: We reviewed the results of 277 intertrochanteric valgus-extension osteotomies performed between 1973 and 1975 for primary or secondary osteoarthritis. The average age of the patients was 51 years and follow-up varied from 11 to 15 years. At the latest evaluation 67% of the hips were good or excellent on the Merle D'Aubigné scale. Better results were obtained in patients under 40 years of age with unilateral involvement and a mechanical (secondary) aetiology. An elliptical femoral head, minimal subluxation and an adequate pre-operative range of motion were also favourable. There was radiographic evidence of regression of the arthritic changes in 39% of the hips at final review. Valgus-extension osteotomy is effective for secondary osteoarthritis of the hip in selected younger patients, but not for those with primary hip disease or a poor range of movement.
authors.affiliation: Busto Arsizio General Hospital, Italy.
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Maistrelli
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gerundini
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Fusco
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bombelli
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bombelli
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Avai
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004434:Early Ambulation; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015207:Osteoarthritis, Hip / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation