The role of electrical stimulation in the management of avascular necrosis of the femoral head in adults: a systematic review

The role of electrical stimulation in the management of avascular necrosis of the femoral head in adults: a systematic review

Abstract Background Avascular necrosis of the femoral head causes significant morbidity and occurs in up to 20,000 people per year. A variety of nonoperative and operative measures have been trialled however a definitive treatment algorithm is yet to be established. Young adults in many cases have u...

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Main Authors: Talal Al-Jabri, Jessica Yan Qi Tan, Gabriel Yihan Tong, Ravikiran Shenoy, Babar Kayani, Timothy Parratt, Tahir Khan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Avascular necrosis
Osteonecrosis
Hip
Femoral head
Electrical stimulation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1663-5

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