Authors
Michael A Mont, Jeffrey J Cherian, Rafael J Sierra, Lynne C Jones, Jay R Lieberman
Publication date
2015/10/7
Source
JBJS
Volume
97
Issue
19
Pages
1604-1627
Publisher
LWW
Description
➤ Although multiple theories have been proposed, no one pathophysiologic mechanism has been identified as the etiology for the development of osteonecrosis of the femoral head. However, the basic mechanism involves impaired circulation to a specific area that ultimately becomes necrotic.
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