[Merle D'Aubigne's oblique proximal femoral osteotomy. Surgical technique]

Acta Ortop Mex. 2008 Jul-Aug;22(4):263-7.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Proximal femoral osteotomy with the technique described by Merle D'AubignC and Valliant was used in the treatment of adult patients with osteoarthritis or idiopathic avascular necrosis. Dr. Antonio Flores applied this technique to children with subluxation and acetabular dysplasia, identified with exaggerated anteversion and valgus of the proximal femur. He reported correction of the deformity in 75% of patients. The purpose of this paper is to describe the technique, its indications and complications.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Femur Head / surgery*
  • Hip Dislocation / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Osteotomy / methods*