Accuracy of MRI diagnosis of early osteonecrosis of the femoral head: a meta-analysis and systematic review

Abstract Objective To evaluate the overall diagnostic value related to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with early osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Methods By searching multiple databases and sources, including PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase database, by the index words updated in Decemb...

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Main Authors: Ya-Zhou Zhang, Xu-Yang Cao, Xi-Cheng Li, Jia Chen, Yue-Yuan Zhao, Zhi Tian, Wang Zheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0836-8