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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 72-B, Issue 4 | Pages 653 - 657
1 Jul 1990
Maistrelli G Gerundini M Fusco U Bombelli R Bombelli M Avai A

We reviewed the results of 277 intertrochanteric valgus-extension osteotomies performed between 1973 and 1975 for primary or secondary osteoarthritis. The average age of the patients was 51 years and follow-up varied from 11 to 15 years. At the latest evaluation 67% of the hips were good or excellent on the Merle D'Aubigne scale. Better results were obtained in patients under 40 years of age with unilateral involvement and a mechanical (secondary) aetiology. An elliptical femoral head, minimal subluxation and an adequate pre-operative range of motion were also favourable. There was radiographic evidence of regression of the arthritic changes in 39% of the hips at final review. Valgus-extension osteotomy is effective for secondary osteoarthritis of the hip in selected younger patients, but not for those with primary hip disease or a poor range of movement.