Hip Osteotomy

Posted On: 05-27-2015

What is Hip Osteotomy?

During hip osteotomy, part of the hip bone is cut out in order to reposition the hip socket and shift weight-bearing surface to healthy tissue from damaged or diseased tissue. Metal plates and screws are used to hold the new position of the hip socket.

Also Known As:

Hip bone surgery
Femur surgery
Pelvis surgery

Conditions Treated with Hip Osteotomy:

Hip osteotomy may be performed in cases of hip pain, hip dysplasia, hip deformity and arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis of the hip.

Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Hip Osteotomy:

Non-surgical alternatives to hip osteotomy include hip bracing, physical therapy, strength training, pain medication, anti-inflammatory medication, steroid injections and hyaluronic acid injections. Hip fusion and hip replacement are surgical alternatives.

Anesthesia with Hip Osteotomy:

Hip osteotomy is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.

Potential Complications from Hip Osteotomy:

Possible risks following hip osteotomy include infection, bleeding, body cast, poor bone healing and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience little to no improvement in mobility.

Prognosis after Hip Osteotomy:

The prognosis for a positive end result following hip osteotomy is good. However, mobility is not necessarily improved, and total hip replacement in the future may be more difficult.

Recovery from Hip Osteotomy:

Total recovery from hip osteotomy takes six to 12 months.