Does the use of i-FACTOR bone graft affect bone healing in those undergoing periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)? A retrospective study
Abstract:The aims of this study were to compare, in patients with and without the use of i-FACTOR bone graft during periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) surgery for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), (i) bone healing at six-weeks post-operatively (ii) rate of complications. This was a retrospective review of case records. Participants were people aged 15-50 years undergoing rectus-sparing minimally invasive PAO surgery for DDH. Group 1: patients with i-FACTOR, Group 2: No i-FACTOR. The primary outcome was the rate of … Show more
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