PAO in hip dysplasia

PAO stands for periacetabular osteotomy and is a surgical method for treating hip dysplasia.

Hip dysplasia is a congenital malformation of the hip joint in which the roof of the acetabulum is flatter than normal, which can lead to instability and wear of the joint. PAO surgery is performed to correct the shape of the roof of the acetabulum and thus improve the stability of the joint

PAO surgery involves cutting and repositioning the hip bone around the acetabulum to deepen the acetabular roof and better center the femoral head. The bones are then fixed with screws to hold the new position while they heal

PAO surgery is a complex operation and requires careful planning and execution by an experienced hip specialist.

The decision to perform PAO surgery should therefore always be carefully considered.

In cases of mild dysplasia, conservative (non-surgical) treatment is often sufficient.

We have been performing pelvic realignment operations for over 10 years and are happy to advise you on painful dysplasia.

Dr. Alexander Moser

Sportorthopaedie.berlin

Hüftzentrum.berlin