Updates on Management of Avascular Necrosis Using Hip Arthroscopy for Core Decompression

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is caused when circulation within the femoral head is disrupted. Etiology of this disease is characterized by either traumatic events or atraumatic risk factors, such as chronic alcohol consumption or glucocorticoid use. ONFH commonly presents as pain in the...

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Main Authors: Kyle N. Kunze, Spencer W. Sullivan, Benedict U. Nwachukwu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2022.662722/full