Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head is caused by disruption of the blood supply to
the proximal femur. The alterations in the blood supply may occur following a traumatic …

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Osteonecrosis of the femoral head is a disabling pathology affecting a young population
(average age at treatment, 33 to 38 years) and is the most important cause of total hip …

Bone fractures and segmental bone defects are a significant source of patient morbidity and
place a staggering economic burden on the healthcare system. The annual cost of treating …

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a devastating and complicated disease with an
unclear etiology. Femoral head‐preserving surgeries have been devoted to delaying and …

ONFH is a complex condition that is not fully understood. It most commonly arises from
trauma or corticosteroid and alcohol use but is also associated with a variety of other risk …

Background and Objectives: Osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis) is a relatively common
disorder seen by both rheumatologists and orthopedic surgeons. The vast majority of cases …

The sources of shockwave generation include electrohydraulic, electromagnetic and
piezoelectric principles. Electrohydraulic shockwaves are high-energy acoustic waves …

BACKGROUND: Treatment of early-stage osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) with
autologous implantation of iliac crest bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells, which …

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