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ArticleJournal of children's orthopaedics2020

Is acetabular dysplasia and pelvic deformity properly interpreted in patients with congenital femoral deficiency? A 3D analysis of pelvic computed tomography.

Bartosz Jan Musielak, Milud Shadi, Anna Maria Kubicka, Paweł Koczewski, Michał Rychlik, Pirunthi Premakumaran, Marek Jóźwiak

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Bartosz Jan MusielakDepartment of Paediatric Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland.
Milud ShadiDepartment of Spine Disorders and Paediatric Orthopaedics, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland.
Anna Maria KubickaDepartment of Zoology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Poznań, Poland.
Paweł KoczewskiDepartment of Paediatric Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland.
Michał RychlikDivision of Virtual Engineering, Poznań University of Technology, Poznań, Poland.
Pirunthi PremakumaranPoznań University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland.
Marek JóźwiakDepartment of Paediatric Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland.
Poznan University of Medical Sciences · PLUniversity Hospital Carl Gustav Carus · DEUniversity of Life Sciences in Poznań · PL

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Abstract

purposeThe aim of this study is to assess the pelvis's morphology and spatial orientation of the acetabulum, and their relation to the severity of Congenital Femoral Deficiency (CFD) using 3D imaging. Defining these pathologies is crucial for adequate surgical correction.

methodsThe shape and structure of the acetabulum and pelvis were evaluated in 14 children with unilateral CFD via 3D computed tomography (CT) scans, and then analysed with geometric morphometrics (Procrustes ANOVA). The association between pelvic directional asymmetry and CFD classifications (Aitken, Paley) was assessed. The affected acetabulum's orientation was compared to the non-affected side, and the variability of orientation in different CFD types was evaluated (bivariate correlation).

resultsThe hemipelvis with CFD is characterized by a smaller acetabulum, a laterally curved ischium and a less upright ilium (p < 0.001). Multivariate regressions revealed a greater level of pelvis asymmetry in more severe types of CFD (p < 0.001). The acetabulum orientation assessment showed a significant decrease in mean anteversion (1.3°) and inclination (9.6°) angle, when compared to the non-affected side (26°and 17.1° respectively; p < 0.001).

conclusionsThe affected side of the pelvis is considerably smaller and more deformed, and this should be considered during limb lengthening. The acetabulum presents with significant dysplasia due to its severe retroversion and steepness (superoposterior distortion). This should not be interpreted as a simple wall deficit, but as a complete acetabular misalignment (often misinterpreted in 2D imagery). Using transiliac osteotomies (e.g. Dega, Salter) is debatable due to abnormal acetabular orientation (superoposterior malalignment). Therefore, alternative options, e.g. San Diego or triple pelvic osteotomy, should be considered.

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acetabulumCFDgeometric morphometricship deformity

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PMCPMC7666788
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