Abstract
Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a devastating disease frequently leading to femoral head collapse and hip arthritis. Specifically, non-traumatic ONFH primarily affects young and middle-aged adults. Although compromised local circulation of the femoral head seems to be pathognomonic for the disease, the pathogenesis is perplexing and continues to be an area of scrutiny and research. Comprehension of the pathogenesis is of crucial importance for developing and guiding treatments for the disease. Therefore, we provide an up-to-date consensus on the pathogenesis of non-traumatic ONFH.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-15 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Journal of Korean Medical Science |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2021 The Korean Academy of Medical Sciences.
Keywords
- Osteonecrosis
- Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head
- Pathogenesis