APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -What is Proximal Femoral Osteotomy? Proximal femoral osteotomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting and alignment of the upper (proximal) part of the thigh bone, also called the femur. The proximal femur is part of the femur that articulates with the socket of the hip bone, called the acetabulum.

Detailed explanation-2: -A femoral osteotomy is performed to restore a more normal rotation of your femur. The surgery involves making a cut (osteotomy) through the upper part of the femur (see Figure 2). The femur’s alignment is then corrected, and a long rod (nail) is inserted into the bone to hold it in place while the osteotomy heals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Proximal femoral osteotomies are common surgical interventions to treat hip deformities in pediatric orthopedics. The aim of proximal femoral osteotomies is to optimise hip containment by using varus or valgus osteotomy, flexion or extension osteotomy with shortening, lengthening or derotation of the femoral neck.

Detailed explanation-4: -MAIN POINTS Pelvic osteotomies (PO) and proximal femoral osteotomies (PFO) are intended to correct structural deformities, improve the mechanics of the hip, and improve pain and function in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).