Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Effective in Patients With Avascular Necrosis of the Femur Head?

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical and radiological results of exposure to high level of oxygen under high level of atmospheric pressure [Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy] in patients with Ficat Stage 1 and 2a avascular necrosis of the femoral head (AVNFH). METHODS: A...

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Main Authors: Ibrahim Etli, Mehmet Ali Tokgöz, Ömer Faruk Kılıçaslan, Murat Yüncü, Vugar Nabi
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Published: Van Yuzuncu Yil University, School of Medicine 2021-07-01
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Online Access:https://jag.journalagent.com/z4/download_fulltext.asp?pdir=vtd&un=VTD-72473
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author Ibrahim Etli
Mehmet Ali Tokgöz
Ömer Faruk Kılıçaslan
Murat Yüncü
Vugar Nabi
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Mehmet Ali Tokgöz
Ömer Faruk Kılıçaslan
Murat Yüncü
Vugar Nabi
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description INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical and radiological results of exposure to high level of oxygen under high level of atmospheric pressure [Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy] in patients with Ficat Stage 1 and 2a avascular necrosis of the femoral head (AVNFH). METHODS: A retrospective examination was performed on the patients, who were administered HBO therapy and followed up due to Ficat Stage 1 and 2a AVNFH between February 2016 and November 2019.The Harris Hip Score forms, conventional radiography of the hip, and MRI were analyzed. The Ficat classification was used for grading of the aascular necrosis. RESULTS: A total of 25 patients with a mean age of 45.4 +- 11.4 years were evaluated. It was observed that the patients were administered an average of 30.4 +- 3.55 (range: 27-47) sessions of HBO therapy within an average of 40.6 +- 5.32 (range: 36-65) days. After the HBO therapy, it was found that the Ficat stage of 11 patients progressed, while the stages of two patients regressed, and seven patients remained stable (p: 0.002). While the mean total Harris Hip Score was 43.82 +- 18.55 before the procedure, it was found to be 78.47 +- 17.05 after the procedure. After the procedure, a statistically significant difference was observed in Harris Hip Scores, VAS and the range of motion measurements compared to the values obtained before the procedure (p<0.001). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: HBO can be suggested as an option to be considered by the clinicians as a supportive treatment method, especially in young patients.
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spelling doaj.art-fa715e5a0ddd4e699c61b7622558a7842023-12-03T08:55:11ZengVan Yuzuncu Yil University, School of MedicineVan Tıp Dergisi2587-03512021-07-0128343443910.5505/vtd.2021.72473VTD-72473Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Effective in Patients With Avascular Necrosis of the Femur Head?Ibrahim Etli0Mehmet Ali Tokgöz1Ömer Faruk Kılıçaslan2Murat Yüncü3Vugar Nabi4Antalya Training And Research Hospital - Department of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyAnkara Keçiören Training And Research Hospital - Department of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyAntalya Training And Research Hospital - Department of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyAntalya Training And Research Hospital - Department of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyAntalya Training And Research Hospital - Department of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyINTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical and radiological results of exposure to high level of oxygen under high level of atmospheric pressure [Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy] in patients with Ficat Stage 1 and 2a avascular necrosis of the femoral head (AVNFH). METHODS: A retrospective examination was performed on the patients, who were administered HBO therapy and followed up due to Ficat Stage 1 and 2a AVNFH between February 2016 and November 2019.The Harris Hip Score forms, conventional radiography of the hip, and MRI were analyzed. The Ficat classification was used for grading of the aascular necrosis. RESULTS: A total of 25 patients with a mean age of 45.4 +- 11.4 years were evaluated. It was observed that the patients were administered an average of 30.4 +- 3.55 (range: 27-47) sessions of HBO therapy within an average of 40.6 +- 5.32 (range: 36-65) days. After the HBO therapy, it was found that the Ficat stage of 11 patients progressed, while the stages of two patients regressed, and seven patients remained stable (p: 0.002). While the mean total Harris Hip Score was 43.82 +- 18.55 before the procedure, it was found to be 78.47 +- 17.05 after the procedure. After the procedure, a statistically significant difference was observed in Harris Hip Scores, VAS and the range of motion measurements compared to the values obtained before the procedure (p<0.001). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: HBO can be suggested as an option to be considered by the clinicians as a supportive treatment method, especially in young patients.https://jag.journalagent.com/z4/download_fulltext.asp?pdir=vtd&un=VTD-72473hyperbaric oxygen therapyavascular necrosisfemoral headhip pain
spellingShingle Ibrahim Etli
Mehmet Ali Tokgöz
Ömer Faruk Kılıçaslan
Murat Yüncü
Vugar Nabi
Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Effective in Patients With Avascular Necrosis of the Femur Head?
Van Tıp Dergisi
hyperbaric oxygen therapy
avascular necrosis
femoral head
hip pain
title Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Effective in Patients With Avascular Necrosis of the Femur Head?
title_full Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Effective in Patients With Avascular Necrosis of the Femur Head?
title_fullStr Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Effective in Patients With Avascular Necrosis of the Femur Head?
title_full_unstemmed Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Effective in Patients With Avascular Necrosis of the Femur Head?
title_short Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Effective in Patients With Avascular Necrosis of the Femur Head?
title_sort is hyperbaric oxygen therapy effective in patients with avascular necrosis of the femur head
topic hyperbaric oxygen therapy
avascular necrosis
femoral head
hip pain
url https://jag.journalagent.com/z4/download_fulltext.asp?pdir=vtd&un=VTD-72473
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