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
