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SUBMITTER: Arbeloa-Gutierrez L
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5021452 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Arbeloa-Gutierrez Lucas L Dean Chase S CS Chahla Jorge J Pascual-Garrido Cecilia C
Arthroscopy techniques 20160613 3
Lack of necessary perfusion to the femoral head can lead to necrosis of the underlying bone (avascular necrosis) and result in femoral and acetabular surface changes in advanced stages. Numerous treatments have been reported in the literature, including nonoperative and surgical procedures. In addition to the standard core decompression, we describe the use of bone marrow aspirate to stimulate a healing response and bone grafting, allowing for immediate weight bearing postoperatively. The purpos ...[more]