Necrosis
Investigators at University Hospital target necrosis
Published in Medical Imaging Week, March 6th, 2010
Data detailed in 'Arthroscopic mobilization of the hip joint in children with aseptic necrosis of the femur head' have been presented. "The purpose of the study was to evaluate the ability of arthroscopic mobilization of the hip to improve restricted range of motion after failed conservative therapy (level IV) of patient with aseptic necrosis of the femoral head. We examined 11 patients (eight male, three female)," researchers in Switzerland report.
"The average age at follow-up was 13 years (8-17 years). All 11 patients suffered from idiopathic femur head necrosis (M. Perthes). A minimum 1-year follow-up revealed an average increase of hip motion of 20 degrees of...
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Source: Medical Imaging Week (2010-03-06)
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