title: [Avascular necrosis of the femoral head].
abstract: Avascular necrosis of the femoral head in adults is not common, but not too rare diseases. In orthopedic practice, it is one of the diseases that are causing implantation of hip replacement at a relatively early age. In the early detection and initiation of therapy can delay the implantation of prosthesis for several years, which is certainly more convenient for the patient and beneficial. This article is intended to acquaint the reader with the basic diagnostic procedures and therapy.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Porubský
authors.forename: Tomáš
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Trč
authors.forename: Vojtěch
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Havlas
authors.forename: Pavel
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Smetana
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000379:methods*; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans
keywords: ARCO classification crescent sign.; avascular necrosis of the femoral head