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Iran J Pharm Res
June 2024
Department of Joint Surgery, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Shandong, China.
Background: Femoral head necrosis (FHN) is a debilitating bone disease affecting an estimated 8 million people worldwide. Although specific drugs for FHN have limitations, targeted therapies have shown promising results. The significance of this study is underscored by the high prevalence of FHN, the limitations of current treatments, and the potential of targeted drugs and natural compounds for effective therapeutic interventions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNatl J Maxillofac Surg
November 2024
Department of Radiation Oncology, Dr. RMLIMS, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Background: Reconstruction of head and neck defects following tumor excision is one of the most challenging surgeries due to multiple reasons, such as associated cosmetic and functional impairments. The three-dimensional aspect of the defect makes it more difficult. Although in modern settings, microvascular surgery is preferred in many conditions, it requires the presence of resources and expertise.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Orthop Surg Res
January 2025
Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning Province, China.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of the femoral neck system (FNS) compared to four cannulated compression screws (CCSs) for managing Pauwels type III femoral neck fractures in young patients.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on young patients with Pauwels type III femoral neck fractures treated at our hospital from January 2021 to December 2022. Patients were categorized into two groups based on their respective internal fixation methods: the FNS group (32 cases) and the CCSs group (41 cases).
Arthroplast Today
December 2024
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head accounts for up to 10% of all total hip arthroplasties performed annually. Typically associated with intravascular coagulation, AVN is extremely rare in patients with bleeding disorders such as hemophilia B. In this report, we describe the therapeutic management of a 46-year-old male with hemophilia B, presenting with chronic left hip pain and AVN of the femoral head.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCureus
December 2024
Orthopedics and Traumatology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Viseu Dão-Lafões, Viseu, PRT.
Idiopathic transient osteoporosis of the hip (ITOH) is a rare and self-limiting condition of unknown origin, typically responding well to conservative treatment. It is characterized by progressive pain, claudication, and osteoporosis of the femoral head, while the joint line remains preserved. Early clinical and radiological findings can be misinterpreted as aseptic necrosis, infection, or neoplastic processes, making careful exclusion of these conditions essential.
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