The iliac crest is one of the most commonly used bone graft sources, especially in pediatric pelvic osteotomy operations for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. In this study, we aimed to identify the effects of inner side and two-sided approaches for iliac crest bone harvesting on post-surgery ilium growth in children.
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Radiographic parameters were evaluated on anteroposterior pelvic radiographs
Timeframe: 3th month after surgery
Time for the totally recovery of iliac defect
Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 months