Core decompression in femoral head osteonecrosis: 18 Stage I hips followed up for 1–5 years

Authors

  • Kristian D. Kristensen
  • Niels W. Pedersen
  • Thomas Kiæer
  • Henrik Starklint

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679108999235

Abstract

In a prospective study, we performed 18 core decompressions for Stage I primary osteonecrosisof the femoral head. Only 5 patients (six hips)seemed to have benefited from the intervention formore than 1 year.

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Published

1991-01-01

How to Cite

Kristensen, K. D., Pedersen, N. W., Kiæer, T., & Starklint, H. (1991). Core decompression in femoral head osteonecrosis: 18 Stage I hips followed up for 1–5 years. Acta Orthopaedica, 62(2), 113–114. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679108999235