Percutaneous femoral de-rotational varus osteotomy for the treatment of acetabular dysplasia: surgical technique

Abstract

Pediatric acetabular dysplasia is common in orthopedic practice. Femoral de-rotational varus osteotomy (FDVO) is one of the surgical options suggested for treatment. In this article, we describe a simplified surgical technique of performing FDVO percutaneously using a pediatric Limb Reconstruction System external fixator, and we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the technique.

Keywords

• developmental dysplasia of the hip
• femoral de-rotational varus osteotomy
• external fixator
• percutaneous osteotomy
• minimal invasive