Differences in pelvic tilt and spinal alignment according to age in patients with hip dysplasia

Key Points

• This study aims to explore how pelvic tilt and spinal alignment differ by age in hip dysplasia patients.
• Compared pelvic tilt during postural transition in younger and middle-aged patients.
• Assessed functional acetabular coverage in a standing position during preoperative evaluations.
• Identified pelvic tilt changes across age groups.
• Younger patients exhibited a larger posterior change in pelvic tilt compared to middle-aged patients.
• Preoperative assessment should focus on functional acetabular coverage, especially in younger patients.
• Further longitudinal studies are recommended to investigate the effects on joint integrity.

Abstract