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From: Bernese periacetabular osteotomy (PAO): from its local inception to its worldwide adoption

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Acetabular protrusio was observed, with a bilateral protrusion in a 21-year-old lady with osteogenesis imperfecta. Constant pain on the right side while the left side was pain-free during most daily activities. Patient refused to get THR. On the top, preoperative radiography showing fatigue fracture through the bottom of the joint (white arrow). b Result 1 year after excessive rim trimming and PAO decovering the head. Fatigue fracture healed (black arrow) with substantially reduced pain

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