Osteonecrosis of femoral head treated with alendronate in a 14-year-old boy: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe a 14-year-old adolescent with osteonecrosis of femoral head, who was treated successfully with oral bisphosphonate. To prevent physeal damage by surgical treatment, alendronate was administered weekly for 20 months. A complete resolution was achieved. This report suggests that bisphosphonate may be an effective nonoperative treatment for osteonecrosis of femoral head.
Medical subject headings
- Alendronate
- Bone Density Conservation Agents
- Femur Head Necrosis
Anatomy
- femur
- hip