Effects of Chiari osteotomy on acetabular development in the growing subject. Experimental study in puppies

A Chiari osteotomy was performed on 10 dogs aged 2 months in order to assess the risks of mechanical or ischaemic loss of growth potential in the peri-acetabular cartilage. The development of the acetabular roof was studied by radiographs, microradiographs and histological assessment between 2 and 1...

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Published inInternational orthopaedics Vol. 13; no. 3; p. 167
Main Authors Bitan, F, Duriez, J, Egozcue, R, Flautre, B, Morel, G, Morin, C
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published Germany 1989
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Summary:A Chiari osteotomy was performed on 10 dogs aged 2 months in order to assess the risks of mechanical or ischaemic loss of growth potential in the peri-acetabular cartilage. The development of the acetabular roof was studied by radiographs, microradiographs and histological assessment between 2 and 12 months. Apart from a few mechanical complications, the principal findings were the absence of any signs of necrosis, persistence of a strongly osteoblastic roof and readaptation of the trabecular pattern with articular remodelling, provided the mechanical conditions were satisfactory. The osteotomy must be sufficiently low, while remaining extra-articular, and adequate medial shift must be obtained. The interposed capsular tissue can then become dense and fibrous, providing a sliding surface.
ISSN:0341-2695
DOI:10.1007/BF00268041