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    What is a PAO?

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  • Dr Sarah O'Reilly-Harbidge

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Dr Sarah O’Reilly-Harbidge is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in Hip and Knee surgery as well as Orthopaedic Oncology who consults and operates … View Profile

    A PAO (Periacetabular Osteotomy) is a procedure which is done to correct deformity of the pelvis, typically due to hip dysplasia or other structural problems. Most patients who undergo PAO surgery are less than 35yrs of age and they have hip pain. PAO surgery has been shown to be highly effective at treating hip pain and delaying arthritis in symptomatic patients. Many patients with hip dysplasia (shallow socket) have other problems within the joint (cartilage tears) and/or may have a deformity of the femoral head (ball) of femur bone. Commonly, these other problems are treated during or after the PAO procedure.

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