Development of a Novel Extra-Articular Device for Reducing the Weight-Bearing of the Hip Joint
The morbidity associated with idiopathic osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ION) is increasing. The primary goal of treatment for ION is to prevent collapse of the femoral head. With the exception of hip arthroplasties, current joint-preserving surgeries for ION require long-term reduction of the lo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
2006-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jbse/1/1/1_1_215/_pdf/-char/en |