title: Treatment of idiopathic osteonecrosis: the current philosophy and rationale.
abstract: This article classifies the stages of the disease and proposes, in general terms, the appropriate treatment for each stage. A theory to explain the successful results that often follow the diagnostic-therapeutic core biopsy is advanced.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001706:Biopsy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003446:Crutches; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010027:Osteotomy; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents