Intertrochanteric osteotomies in the era of the hip arthroplasty

Abstract

Since the introduction of THA, the number of indications for intertrochanteric osteotomy has significantly decreased. In spite of this fact, intertrochanteric osteotomy remains the therapeutic method of choice for a number of deformities and diseases of the hip.

Not all orthopaedic surgeons are able to manage this operation, but each of them should be aware of it and know its indications.

Keywords

• Intertrochanteric osteotomy
• developmental dysplasia of the hip
• avascular necrosis of the femoral head
• limb length difference
• coxa vara