New study published by Washington University Orthopedics supports PAO procedure for early treatment of hip dysplasia

Over the past two decades, the hip preservation team at Washington University Orthopedics has been utilizing and refining a procedure known as the Bernese Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO).  This procedure encompasses a series of bone cuts around the hip socket which enables repositioning and correction of the shallow socket deformity.
Over several years, John Clohisy, MD, and Perry Schoenecker, MD, have spearheaded the Washington University initiative to adopt and refine the PAO. 
Recently, our hip preservation team published the clinical outcomes and survivorship of the PAO in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. This study reviewed the Washington University Experience with the PAO procedure in treating symptomatic acetabular dysplasia and documented results at an average 10 years and determined hip survivorship for 15 years after surgery. Read More…