Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head: Current Trends Current Trends
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) is a disease resulting from temporary or permanent loss of blood supply. It frequently affects the femoral head and in this area, if left untreated, routinely causes premature joint destruction. In the USA, 5 to 10% of cases of hip osteoarthritis requiring total hip replacem...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Milano
Springer Milan
2004, 2004
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2004 |
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Pathophysiology of Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
- Avascular Necrosis: Rehabitation of Dead Bone
- Biophysical Stimulation with Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields in Avascular Necrosis of the Femur Head
- The Role of Extracorporeal Shock Waves
- Forage Biopsy plus Autologous Bone Grafting: Indications and Limits
- Long-Term Follow-Up of Free Microvascular Fibular Transfer for Idiopathic Femoral Head Necrosis
- The Rationale of a Porous Tantalum Implant in the Treatment of Early Stages of Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
- Flexion Osteotomy for Idiopathic Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
- Total Hip Arthroplasty in Post-Traumatic Avascular Necrosis
- Neck-Preserving Implants in the Treatment of Femoral Head Avascular Necrosis