A periacetabular osteotomy (pao) is a surgery used to correct a condition called hip dysplasia or acetabular dysplasia Share it with your family and close friends. During a pao, the acetabulum is repositioned to cover more of the femoral head in order to improve the stability of the hip joint.
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A periacetabular osteotomy (pao) is the main surgical treatment for adolescents and young adults with hip dysplasia who experience hip pain and are limited in their daily function.
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Thank you for choosing university of iowa health care and the department of orthopedics and rehabilitation for your hip preservation surgery This guide and the surgery workup appointment will help you plan for your surgery and recovery
