Posted May 4, 2023
Morgantown, Virginia – WVU Medicine Children’s Orthopedics now offers Hip Periarthroplasty (PAO). This is a surgical procedure that allows patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip to avoid the need for a total hip replacement.
Hip dysplasia is a condition in which the hip joint does not fit snugly into its socket, making it prone to subluxation and dislocation. Left untreated, hip dysplasia can lead to arthritis, causing pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. It is most common in people with
“It can take decades for pain from hip dysplasia to develop,” says pediatric orthopedic surgeon Andrew Parsons, M.D. “Sometimes patients go their entire lives undiagnosed with hip dysplasia and never need treatment. It can develop and require hip replacement surgery.”
Hip dysplasia found in newborns can be treated with braces to properly align the hip joint and promote proper sculpting. , or the hip socket should be relocated to maintain hip function and prevent the development of arthritis.
PAO is a surgery that alters the shape of the hip joint to improve the fit of ball-and-socket joints. The surgery is performed with a single incision, minimizing pain and recovery time.
“If the condition can be detected and treated at a young age, the hip function can be preserved from childhood to adulthood,” Dr. Parsons said. said.
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