Publications by authors named "Michailo Melnyk"
Objective: The aim: This article aimed to evaluate biomechanical changes during the most commonly used pelvic osteotomies (Salter, Dega, Pemberton) for DDH treatment in pediatric patients.
Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: Virtual pelvic models of 2- and 6-years old patients were created, material properties were assigned, pelvic osteotomies were simulated and biomechanical changes were evaluated using finite element analysis (FEA).
Results: Results: It was revealed that the patient's age impacts pelvic bones and cartilage density (in younger patients the pelvic elements are more pliable - p<0.