Hip dysplasia occurs when the hip socket is shallow, causing the femoral head, the highest part of the thigh bone, to allign incorrectly. Because the socket and joint are poorly aligned, they do not function properly, and wear out quickly.
Learn more about adult hip dysplasia here:
http://hipdysplasia.org/adult-hip-dysplasia/
PAO (periacetabular osteotomy) involves cutting into the hip socket and rotating it into the correct position. The hip is then held in it's new place with a few screws. PAO surgery is meant to preserve and enhance one's own hip joint instead of replacing it with an artificial part. Here is a drawing from the International Hip Dysplasia Institute that I found. My hip hurts just looking at it!
Learn more about adult hip dysplasia here:
http://hipdysplasia.org/adult-hip-dysplasia/
PAO (periacetabular osteotomy) involves cutting into the hip socket and rotating it into the correct position. The hip is then held in it's new place with a few screws. PAO surgery is meant to preserve and enhance one's own hip joint instead of replacing it with an artificial part. Here is a drawing from the International Hip Dysplasia Institute that I found. My hip hurts just looking at it!