A periacetabular osteotomy (pao) is a surgery used to correct a condition called hip dysplasia or acetabular dysplasia It’s a major surgery but, after you recover, you can be active without pain and discomfort from an improperly positioned hip joint. 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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What does pao stand for
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. 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 Panhellenic liberation organization, a greek resistance organization against the axis occupation of greece.
This structural issue can lead to instability, pain, and early arthritis if left untreated.
Periacetabular osteotomy (pao) is a surgery for congenital (a condition you have from birth) hip dysplasia
