Acetabular augmentation using a glass-ceramic block - 3 patients followed 3-4 years

We have developed a block of glass-ceramic to augment the dysplastic acetab ulum, 3 patients with acetabular dysplasia underwent implantation of a bloc k of glass-ceramic on the lateral surface of the ilium just above the hip j oint. The patients did not require im mobilization and returned to their da ily lives, walking without a cane 4 weeks after the operation. The mean Har ris hip score was 47 points preoperatively and 94 points 3 years postoperat ively.