RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Treatment of Femoral Head Osteonecrosis: State of the Art
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 2
SP 21
OP 24
DO 10.1177/155989771402016
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/2/21.abstract
AB Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a multifactorial and heterogeneous group of disorders that leads to death of the femoral head. This session was devoted to an overview of treatment options for this debilitating disease. This article discusses issues related to etiology, pharmacological management, epigenetics, and surgical approaches to the treatment of osteonecrosis.