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Pelvic Osteotomy (Salter et al.)
Acetabular reorientation can be considered by a specialist to improve stability when pediatric femoral head necrosis (Perthes disease) presents with insufficient acetabular coverage, decreased containment, or a tendency to displace, accompanied by pain and gait abnormalities, and when conservative t
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Approx. $15,300
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital - Beijing - Grade 3A
Ruijin Hospital - Shanghai - Grade 3A
West China Hospital - Chengdu - Grade 3A
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How Pelvic Osteotomy (Salter et al.) is performed
This procedure aims to increase the extent to which the femoral head is contained within the acetabulum. Usually, a directional osteotomy is performed in the acetabular region, the distal bone block is rotated and moved forward, and a wedge-shaped bone and steel needles/screws are inserted for fixation. Intraoperative imaging is used to monitor the alignment and can be combined with closed or limited reduction. Postoperative observation includes pain, bleeding, and limb perfusion. Follow-up imaging is performed to assess position and stability, with the goal of improving stability and load distribution. The above is general health information and not medical advice; specific details are subject to specialist assessment and hospital protocols.
What is Pelvic Osteotomy (Salter et al.)?
This procedure aims to increase the extent to which the femoral head is contained within the acetabulum. Usually, a directional osteotomy is performed in the acetabular region, the distal bone block is rotated and moved forward, and a wedge-shaped bone and steel needles/screws are inserted for fixation. Intraoperative imaging is used to monitor the alignment and can be combined with closed or limited reduction. Postoperative observation includes pain, bleeding, and limb perfusion. Follow-up imaging is performed to assess position and stability, with the goal of improving stability and load distribution. The above is general health information and not medical advice; specific details are subject to specialist assessment and hospital protocols.
How is Pelvic Osteotomy (Salter et al.) performed?
Step 1
How Pelvic Osteotomy (Salter et al.) is performed
This procedure aims to increase the extent to which the femoral head is contained within the acetabulum. Usually, a directional osteotomy is performed in the acetabular region, the distal bone block is rotated and moved forward, and a wedge-shaped bone and steel needles/screws are inserted for fixation. Intraoperative imaging is used to monitor the alignment and can be combined with closed or limited reduction. Postoperative observation includes pain, bleeding, and limb perfusion. Follow-up imaging is performed to assess position and stability, with the goal of improving stability and load distribution. The above is general health information and not medical advice; specific details are subject to specialist assessment and hospital protocols.
Recovery process
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Recovery and stay
Including preoperative assessment, hospitalization/treatment, and postoperative follow-up, it is recommended to stay in China for approximately 2–4 weeks; the specific schedule is subject to the hospital's arrangements.
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What happens after I return home?⌄
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