Hip joint-preserving strategies for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head: From nonoperative to operative procedures.

ABSTRACT: Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) has an exceedingly high prevalence and disability rate, causing a tremendous socioeconomic burden. The prevalence of ONFH is increasing, while the population of the patients with ONFH is becoming younger. Once the femoral head collapses, treatment becomes difficult and often requires a hip joint replacement, which is not favorable for young patients. Therefore, hip joint-preserving treatments at an early stage of ONFH are particularly important. This study provides a comprehensive review on hip-preserving strategies for treating ONFH, including nonoperative treatments (e.g., protective weight bearing, hyperbaric oxygen, pulsed electromagnetic, extracorporeal shockwave, bisphosphonate, anticoagulants, hypolipidemics, vasodilators, and traditional Chi

SUBMITTER: Qi T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11968294 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature