Evaluation of Return to Sports Activity After Periacetabular Osteotomy: An Observational Study

Evaluation of Return to Sports Activity After Periacetabular Osteotomy: An Observational Study

This study aims to collect datas about patient who underwent periacetabular osteotomy

The aim of the study is to understant the long term effet of the periacetabular osteotomy in terms of pain relief, patient satisfaction and ability to return to sports

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients of both sexes who underwent periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) at the sites of the Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli (IOR) in Bologna (CORTI), Argenta, and Bagheria between 2017 and March 2025
• Postoperative follow-up ≥ 6 months
• Complete clinical and radiographic documentation available for retrospective analysis
• Willingness to participate in the study
• Age at the time of surgery between 12 and 40 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients unable to provide informed consent, unable to understand and decide, or minors whose parents/legal guardians do not provide informed consent
• Patients with previous or ongoing oncological diseases, if associated with a potential impact on joint function or bone healing