Diagnosis of aseptic osteonecrosis of the femoral head by percutaneous transtrochanterian needle biopsy.
A technique is described whereby aseptic osteonecrosis of the femoral head can be investigated before definite radiological signs do develop. Qualitative and quantitative data are presented supporting the generalisation of this method and its implications are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods; D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure