Autogenous osteochondral transfer in the femoral head after osteonecrosis.

Orthopedics

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Published: February 2008

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head is a major problem, especially in younger patients. Most of them need a total hip replacement. This article presents a case of a successful autologous osteochondral transfer.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20080201-33DOI Listing

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