Alternatives to total hip arthroplasty in osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
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.
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Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass. 02115, USA.
D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D010027:Osteotomy