title: Alternatives to total hip arthroplasty in osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
abstract: While THA can provide excellent relief and functional return for patients with osteonecrosis, it is important to establish an early and accurate diagnosis and develop a treatment paradigm to seek surgical alternatives to THA for treatment of this condition.
authors.affiliation: Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass. 02115, USA.
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Thornhill
mesh_terms: D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D010027:Osteotomy