Management of osteonecrosis of the femoral head.

Plancher, K D; Razi, A · Orthop Clin North Am · 1997

review · Level V

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Abstract

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head continues to pose a therapeutic challenge to orthopedic surgeons. This pathologic process results from the death of living components of bone from mechanical and biologic factors. Diagnosis, clinical symptoms, and classification systems are discussed. Several treatment regimens and their controversies are explored in this article.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy