Tag Marcus C. Ford

Pelvic Osteotomies for Hip Dysplasia

Key Points The Bernese periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) can improve pain and function in adolescent and young adult patients with symptomatic acetabular dysplasia and minimal degenerative changes. PAO allows medialization of the hip center, improved lateral and anterior coverage, and correction…

Amputations of the Lower Extremity

Lower limb amputations are the most common of all amputations. Despite advances in revascularization techniques, the most common indication for lower extremity amputation remains a dysvascular limb, including that caused by diabetes mellitus and peripheral vascular disease. Peripheral vascular disease…