Supported by Piedmont Orthopaedic Foundation,United States
AIM To evaluate the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head(ONFH) with the use of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF).METHODS In 30 mature beagles(6 groups of 5 beagles) ONFH was induced cryosurgically and...
AIM To investigate that the increased intracapsular pressure, during the delay period, can interrupt the blood flow to the femoral head.METHODS An observational retrospective study included a group of 17 patients with...
AIM: To study a modified porous tantalum technique for the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head.METHODS: The porous tantalum rod was combined with endoscopy,curettage,autologous bone grafting and use of bone...
Sickle cell disease is a known risk factor for osteonecrosis of the hip.Necrosis within the femoral head may cause severe pain,functional limitations,and compromise quality of life in this patient population.Early sta...
Osteonecrosis is a phenomenon involving disruption to the vascular supply to the femoral head, resulting in articular surface collapse and eventual osteoarthritis. Although alcoholism, steroid use, and hip trauma rema...