Application of protective weight-bearing in osteonecrosis of the femoral head: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and observational studies

Application of protective weight-bearing in osteonecrosis of the femoral head: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and observational studies

BackgroundThe aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to estimate the efficacy and prognostic value of protective weight-bearing for ONFH.MethodsThe authors searched the PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases, up to February 25, 2022. RCTs and observational studies on conservative...

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Main Authors: Wen-huan Chen, Wen-xuan Guo, Jian-xiong Li, Qiu-shi Wei, Zi-qi Li, Wei He
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
Subjects:
osteonecrosis of the femoral head
protective weight-bearing
conservative treatment
hip preservation treatment
nonsurgical
prognosis
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2022.1000073/full

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