Osseoscopy-assisted core decompression and debridement in the treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head
Müren Mutlu,
Hakan Zora,
Gökhan Bayrak
et al.
Abstract:Core decompression of the femoral head is a standard surgical procedure used in the early stages of the femoral head avascular necrosis (AVN) (Steinberg I to III). This study aimed to determine whether the advantages of osseoscopy-assisted core decompression using a standard arthroscopic set up in the early stages of AVN of the femoral head. Twelve hips of 12 patients who underwent osseoscopy-assisted core decompression and debridement with the diagnosis of AVN of the femoral head were reviewed between 2019 an… Show more
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