A periacetabular osteotomy (pao) is a surgery used to correct a condition called hip dysplasia or acetabular dysplasia This structural issue can lead to instability, pain, and early arthritis if left untreated. During a pao, the acetabulum is repositioned to cover more of the femoral head in order to improve the stability of the hip joint.
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Pao is a surgical procedure that involves cutting the bone around the acetabulum so it is completely free from surrounding bone (the pelvis)
The acetabulum is then reoriented and reattached to the pelvis with screws.
What does pao stand for A periacetabular osteotomy (pao) is the main surgical treatment for adolescents and young adults with hip dysplasia who experience hip pain and are limited in their daily function. People who have pao often have numbness in the anterior thigh below the incision See the yellow area in the picture to the right
The area of numbness will get better for up to 1 year after surgery Some patients do have persistent numbness in the anterior thigh This is not linked with muscle weakness R osteotomy clinical practice guideline background the periacetabular osteotomy (pao) is a hip preservation surgery for ma
Agement of developmental dysplasia of the hip (ddh)
Ddh involves abnormal morphology of the size and shape of the acetabulum, resulting in inadequate bony co. Panhellenic liberation organization, a greek resistance organization against the axis occupation of greece.
