Vascularized pedicled bone graft into the femoral head--treatment of aseptic necrosis of the femoral head.
Revitalization of the femoral head in cases of aseptic necrosis was attempted in 13 hips of 11 patients 15-33 years of age. The necrotic bone was replaced by a vascularized pedicular iliac bone graft and free cancellous transplants. The results after an average follow-up of 53 months are satisfying in some cases. The surgical technique used is simple and applicable when a vascularized bone graft is needed in the hip region.
Solonen
K A
KA
Orthopaedic Hospital of the Invalid Foundation, Helsinki, Finland.
Rindell
K
K
Paavilainen
T
T
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011182:Postoperative Care