Lantern-shaped screw loaded with autologous bone for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head

Lantern-shaped screw loaded with autologous bone for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head

Abstract Background Treatment for osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) in young individuals remains controversial. We developed a lantern-shaped screw, which was designed to provide mechanical support for the femoral head to prevent its collapse, for the treatment of ONFH. The purpose of this st...

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Main Authors: Dasheng Lin, Lei Wang, Zhaoliang Yu, Deqing Luo, Xigui Zhang, Kejian Lian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Lantern-shaped screw
Autogenous bone graft
Core decompression
Osteonecrosis of the femoral head
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2243-z

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