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Chapter-279 Pelvic Support Osteotomy by Ilizarov Technique in Children

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Orthopedics & Trauma (4 Volumes)

Author
1. Kulkarni RM
ISBN
9789385891052
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/12869_280
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2016
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
1. Postgraduate Institute of Swasthiyog Pratisthan, Extension Area, Miraj, Postgraduate Institute of Swasthiyog Pratishthan, Miraj, Maharashtra, India
Chapter keywords
Pelvic support osteotomy, PSO, Ilizarov technique, leg length discrepancy, LLD, distal osteotomy, proximal femoral osteotomy

Abstract

This chapter focuses on the pelvic support osteotomy by Ilizarov technique in children. Pelvic support osteotomy by Ilizarov technique was performed in our institute in the period of 1998–2004. The duration of follow-up ranged from 6 months to 4.8 years. Pelvic support osteotomy by Ilizarov technique is a safe and reliable modality for the treatment of various diseases of the hip joint in which femoral head salvage procedures are not possible. Pelvic support osteotomy by Ilizarov technique provides relatively stable hip and simultaneously preserving mobility of the hip. Preoperative evaluation and planning, and preoperative planning are two methods of pelvic support osteotomy by Ilizarov technique. Position, Proximal Femoral Osteotomy, Distal Osteotomy and Postoperative Care are the surgical technique of pelvic support osteotomy by Ilizarov technique are also discussed in this chapter.

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