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World J Orthop. Sep 18, 2015; 6(8): 590-601
Published online Sep 18, 2015. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i8.590
Published online Sep 18, 2015. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i8.590
Current concepts on osteonecrosis of the femoral head
Joaquin Moya-Angeler, Arianna L Gianakos, Jordan C Villa, Amelia Ni, Joseph M Lane, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY 10021, United States
Author contributions: Moya-Angeler J was principal investigator; Moya-Angeler J, Gianakos AL and Lane JM contributed to study conception and design, analysis and interpretation of data, drafting of manuscript and critical revision; Villa JC and Ni A contributed to analysis and interpretation of data, drafting of manuscript and critical revision.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors of this manuscript report no conflict of interest.
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Correspondence to: Joseph M Lane, MD, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, United States. lanej@hss.edu
Telephone: +1-212-6061255 Fax: +1-212-6061902
Received: April 8, 2015
Peer-review started: April 9, 2015
First decision: June 3, 2015
Revised: June 16, 2015
Accepted: July 21, 2015
Article in press: July 23, 2015
Published online: September 18, 2015
Peer-review started: April 9, 2015
First decision: June 3, 2015
Revised: June 16, 2015
Accepted: July 21, 2015
Article in press: July 23, 2015
Published online: September 18, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: This paper walks the reader through the most current evidence regarding the etiology, pathogenesis, treatment options and prognosis of patients presenting with osteonecrosis of the femoral head. We emphasize early diagnosis with magnetic resonance imaging, review surgical and non surgical treatment modalities and provide a personalized management algorithm according to the different stages of the disease.