Avascular necrosis of the femoral head: current trends: current trends
Éditeur :
Springer Verlag
ISBN :
9788847002333
Date de publication :
27 nov. 2003
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Italie
In the USA, 5 to 10% of cases of hip osteoarthritis requiring total hip replacement are primarily caused by AVN. There is therefore increasing interest in hip joint preserving techniques such as conservative treatment through electromagnetic fields and shockwaves as well as joint preserving surgical techniques.