Acetabular dysplasia associated with deformity of the proximal part of the femur can result in hip dysfunction and degenerative arthritis in young adults. The optimal method of surgical correction for these challenging combined deformities remains controversial.
St. Louis Shriners Hospital for Children, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. clohisyj@wustl.edu