Modified Pemberton osteotomy for developmental dysplasia of the hip in children: a mid- to long-term follow-up study - Scorecard - MDSpire

Modified Pemberton osteotomy for developmental dysplasia of the hip in children: a mid- to long-term follow-up study

  • By

  • Ting Lei

  • Kun Liu

  • Jin Tang

  • Jiang-yan Wu

  • Qian Tan

  • Wei-hua Ye

  • Guang-hui Zhu

  • Yu-qing Li

  • June 9, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Evaluation of Modified Pemberton Osteotomy for Pediatric Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: Mid- to Long-Term Outcomes

At a Glance

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Condition
Key MechanismsModified Pemberton osteotomy (MPO) minimizes growth-plate disturbance by shifting the osteotomy endpoint above the sciatic notch. [Source needed]
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Key Highlights

  • Mean acetabular index improved from 39.66° preoperatively to 12.71° at final follow-up.
  • 88.7% of hips achieved excellent-good functional outcomes per McKay criteria.
  • 93.0% of hips demonstrated excellent-good joint congruence according to Severin classification.
  • Avascular necrosis (AVN) occurred in 11.2% of hips, considered an acceptable rate.

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      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        MPO provides favorable mid- to long-term outcomes with a focus on minimizing surgical risks. [Source needed]

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        Original Source(s)

        Modified Pemberton osteotomy for developmental dysplasia of the hip in children: a mid- to long-term follow-up study

        • by Ting Lei, Kun Liu, Jin Tang, Jiang-yan Wu, Qian Tan, Wei-hua Ye, Guang-hui Zhu, Yu-qing Li

        • June 9, 2026

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