Vascularized muscle pedicle flap for osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Osteonecrosis is a devastating, locally progressive degenerative condition that mainly affects young adults. Osteonecrosis of the femoral head requires biological hip reconstruction. This article describes a technique that uses a vascularized muscle pedicle flap as a viable bone graft for treatment of this condition.
Medical subject headings
- Femur Head Necrosis
- Orthopedic Procedures
Anatomy
- femur
- hip