Core decompression for atraumatic avascular necrosis of the hip
Record ID 32006000986
English
Authors' objectives:
Core decompression (CD) is a procedure used to treat atraumatic avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip in which a central core of bone is removed or drilled from the femoral head into the necrotic zone. The goal of the procedure is to reduce edema within the bone marrow that is associated with AVN, relieve pain, and potentially delay the need for hip replacement surgery by slowing disease progression.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2006
URL for published report:
http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=3839
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Decompression, Surgical
- Femur Head Necrosis
- Hip
- Osteonecrosis
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
HAYES, Inc.
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