Background: Athletic patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head have few desirable therapeutic options that preserve athletic ability. A total hip arthroplasty for this young and active patient population would be catastrophic for patients' chances of returning to vigorous athletic endeavors. Therefore, other therapeutic alternatives must be considered prior to enlisting this patient population for a total hip arthroplasty.
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