| | News - Progressive Collapse Of Necrotic Area After Osteotomy May Induce Osteoarthritic Change In Cases Of Osteonecrosis ... |
 | | Preventing collapse of the transposed necrotic area is important for satisfactory long-term results in cases of osteonecrosis of the femoral head, according to new research. |
 | | After a mean follow up of 6.4 years, clinical results were observed as excellent or good in 80% of hips, and radiological success was observed in 60% of hips with an absence of both collapse of the newly established weight-bearing area of the femoral head and narrowing of the joint space. |
 | | Progressive collapse of the transposed necrotic area was noted in 40% of hips, and of these, narrowing of the joint space was observed in 70% at follow-up. |
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