Partial resurfacing with varus osteotomy for an osteochondral defect of the femoral head.

Van Stralen, Renee A; Haverkamp, Daniel; Van Bergen, Christiaan J A; Eijer, Henk · Hip Int · 2009

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Osteochondral defects of the femoral head represent a major challenge and various modern treatment options exist. We report a 16-year-old male with a large (3 x 3 cm) osteochondral defect of the femoral head that was treated with a partial resurfacing prosthesis combined with a high varus osteotomy, performed by surgical dislocation of the hip. Two years after surgery the patient was progressing well without complications.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy