Extra-articular augmentation for residual hip dysplasia. Radiological assessment after Chiari osteotomies and shelf procedures
- 1 September 1993
- journal article
- Published by British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume
- Vol. 75-B (5) , 750-754
- https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620x.75b5.8376432
Abstract
The Chiari osteotomy and various shelf procedures are used to augment the weight-bearing area in dysplastic acetabula. The new articular surface derives by metaplasia from the acetabular rim and joint capsule, and is therefore of poorer quality than congruous hyaline cartilage. We reviewed 32 patients after augmentation procedures, using conventional radiographs and three-dimensional reconstruction from CT scans. We showed that Chiari osteotomy and shelf procedures generally achieve less than complete cover, especially over the posterolateral quadrant of the femoral head. Our results suggest that alternative methods which reorientate the whole of the acetabulum are the treatment of choice. Augmentation procedures remain as a salvage option when reorientation is inappropriate or the original hyaline cartilage surface is absent, as in subluxed joints with a secondary acetabulum. Computerised assessment is recommended before operation to assess existing cover and the possible extent of provision of new cover.Keywords
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