Abstract
Osteonecrosis of the femoral head is a common cause of disabling pain in the hip, which greatly affects the quality life. This disease usually leads to femoral head flattening with joint narrowing and acetabular involvement [1]. Many techniques have been proposed for the treatment of femoral head osteonecrosis, but the best method of treatment at any stage is still under debate. Non-surgical management is usually indicated in the early stages, whereas surgery is used in intermediate or the most-advanced stages.
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Russo, S., Corrado, E.M., Corrado, B., Benigno, T. (2004). The Role of Extracorporeal Shock Waves. In: Santori, F.S., Santori, N., Piccinato, A. (eds) Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head: Current Trends. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2119-8_4
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