Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head: Etiology, Investigations, and Management

Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head: Etiology, Investigations, and Management

Femoral head osteonecrosis is a condition caused by a compromise of the blood supply of the femoral head. The precarious blood supply of the head and its role as a major weight-bearing joint makes it one of the most common bones to be affected by osteonecrosis. We describe the etiology, clinical pre...

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Veröffentlicht in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2018-08, Vol.10 (8), p.e3171-e3171
Hauptverfasser: Baig, Shakoor A, Baig, M N
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Arthritis
Bone marrow
Classification
Etiology
Fractures
Joint surgery
Medical imaging
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Orthopedics
Pain
Radiology
Skin & tissue grafts
Trauma
Veins & arteries
X-rays
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Zusammenfassung:Femoral head osteonecrosis is a condition caused by a compromise of the blood supply of the femoral head. The precarious blood supply of the head and its role as a major weight-bearing joint makes it one of the most common bones to be affected by osteonecrosis. We describe the etiology, clinical presentation, investigations and common management options used nowadays to treat it.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.3171