Tratamiento de las epifisiolisis de cadera con grave desplazamiento

The treatment of slipped capital femoral epiphysis with marked displacement is considered. Tbe basis of the correcttive osteotomy is analized, with the advantages of Dunn's osteotomyresection and its technique indications and complications.All operated cases where analized, technical difficulties, follow-up and final results. The complication rate is similar to someother statistical reports, published by authors with sorne experience in this technique.Key words: Slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Osteotomy-in slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Dunn's osteotomy-ressection.

The treatment of slipped capital femoral epiphysis with marked displacement is considered. Tbe basis of the correcttive osteotomy is analized, with the advantages of Dunn's osteotomyresection and its technique indications and complications.All operated cases where analized, technical difficulties, follow-up and final results. The complication rate is similar to someother statistical reports, published by authors with sorne experience in this technique.Key words: Slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Osteotomy-in slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Dunn's osteotomy-ressection.