Therapeutic effect of minimally invasive decompression combined with impaction bone grafting on osteonecrosis of the femoral head

Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2013 Dec;23(8):913-9. doi: 10.1007/s00590-012-1141-6. Epub 2012 Nov 27.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to observe the therapeutic effect of minimally invasive decompression combined with impaction bone grafting on osteonecrosis of the femoral head. A total of 67 patients underwent minimally invasive lightbulb decompression combined with impaction bone grafting. The therapeutic effect was evaluated according to Harris scores, and fluoroscopic and magnetic resolution imaging results at different time points. The Harris score was significantly increased after operation. The fineness rate was 85.4%. Postoperative disease progression was found in nine patients with the progression rate of 14.63%. The average necrotic area percentage was noticeably reduced 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after operation. The one-year postoperative percentage showed a significant difference compared with the preoperative one. Minimally invasive lightbulb decompression combined with impaction bone grafting can achieve a satisfactory curative effect on ONFH. This method has the advantages of small trauma, thorough decompression, and good bone implantation.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Arthroscopy / instrumentation
  • Arthroscopy / methods*
  • Blood Loss, Surgical / statistics & numerical data
  • Bone Density / physiology
  • Bone Transplantation / instrumentation
  • Bone Transplantation / methods*
  • Decompression, Surgical / instrumentation
  • Decompression, Surgical / methods*
  • Female
  • Femur Head Necrosis / pathology
  • Femur Head Necrosis / physiopathology
  • Femur Head Necrosis / surgery*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Organ Sparing Treatments / instrumentation
  • Organ Sparing Treatments / methods
  • Pain, Postoperative / etiology
  • Postoperative Care / methods
  • Range of Motion, Articular / physiology
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Young Adult