Comparison of Two Surgical Approaches for Periacetabular Osteotomy: A Retrospective Study of Patients with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Abstract

Objective: Given the intricate challenges and potential complications associated with periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Our study aimed to compare the clinical and imaging benefits and drawbacks of two surgical approaches, the modified Stoppa combined iliac spine approach and the modified Smith–Peterson approach, for treating PAO and to provide guidance for selecting clinical approaches.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 56 patients with 62 DDHs was conducted from June 2018 to January 2022. The experimental group underwent surgery via the modified Stoppa combined iliac spine approach, while the control group underwent surgery via the modified Smith–Peterson approach for periacetabular osteotomy and internal fixation. Basic statistical parameters, including age, sex, BMI, and preoperative imaging data, were analyzed. Differences in surgical time, intraoperative blood loss, and postoperative imaging data were compared, as were differences in preoperative and postoperative imaging data between the two groups.

Results: There were 28 hips in the experimental group and 34 in the control group. Moreover, there was no significant difference in the basic parameters between the experimental and control groups. Before and after the operation, for the LCE angle, ACE angle, and Tonnis angle, there was no significant difference in acetabular coverage (p > 0.05). However, there were significant differences between the two groups in terms of the above four indicators before and after the operation (p < 0.05). After the operation, the experimental group exhibited significant increases in both lateral and anterior acetabular coverage of the femoral head. However, the experimental group had longer operation times and greater bleeding volumes than did the control group. Despite this, the experimental group demonstrated significant advantages in protecting the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve compared to the control group.

Conclusion: The modified Stoppa combined iliac spine approach can be considered a practical approach for PAO and is more suitable for patients with DDH who plan to be treated by one operation than the classic modified Smith–Peterson approach for PAO.

Keywords

Modified Smith–Peterson approach / Modified Stoppa approach / Periacetabular osteotomy

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