Case study

16 year old boy with Post perthes deformity

Patient:

16 year old boy

Diagnosis:

Had previous surgery at age 8 for left hip shelf procedure

Now complains of impingement due to hip shape

Treatment:

Morscher osteotomy to do a relative neck lengthening and bring down greater trochanter

Results:

Improved hip biomechanics with a more normal looking hip. No more impingement

PATIENT'S CONDITION

Condition

Post Perthes deformity

PERFORMED PROCEDURES

Procedure

Morscher Osteotomy

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