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

• Published in: International orthopaedics Vol. 13; no. 3; p. 167
• Main Authors: Bitan, F, Duriez, J, Egozcue, R, Flautre, B, Morel, G, Morin, C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: French
• Published: Germany 1989
• Subjects: Acetabulum - cytology; Acetabulum - growth & development; Acetabulum - surgery; Animals; Cartilage - cytology; Cartilage - growth & development; Dogs; Osteotomy - methods

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...