Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B
Radiological and clinical outcomes following pelvic support osteotomy with limb length equalization in children
Pelvic support osteotomy (PSO), when done in children, is subject to remodeling. This study aimed to assess the extent of remodeling at the osteotomy site and functional outcome post-PSO. A total of 28 patients were selected with a minimum follow-up of 2 years. PSO was combined with limb length equalization procedures including distal femoral lengthening, epiphysiodesis, or shoe raise, as indicated, because all patients had limb length discrepancy as part of their underlying pathology. The valgus osteotomy angle in …