Periacetabular Osteotomy and Emerging Techniques for Hip Preservation

In this episode of Better Edge, orthopaedic surgeons Michael Stover, MD, and Ryan Selley, MD, discuss the latest in hip preservation strategies for young adults, with a focus on periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) for acetabular dysplasia.
Dr. Stover and Dr. Selley cover:
• Differentiating hip pathology appropriate for preservation vs. arthroplasty
• Clinical and radiographic criteria for PAO candidacy, including the role of cartilage health
• Long-term outcomes and durability of PAO in delaying or preventing total hip arthroplasty
• Emerging innovations such as 3D surgical planning, AI-assisted imaging and dynamic hip assessment