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Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head in Patients with Hypercoagulability-From Pathophysiology to Therapeutic Implications.
International journal of molecular sciences - 24 Jun 2021
Rezus Elena, Tamba Bogdan Ionel, Badescu Minerva Codruta, Popescu Diana, Bratoiu Ioana, Rezus Ciprian
Abstract excerpt
Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a debilitating disease with major social and economic impacts. It frequently affects relatively young adults and has a predilection for rapid progression to femoral head collapse and end-stage hip arthritis. If not diagnosed and treated properly in the early stages, ONFH has devastating consequences and leads to mandatory total hip arthroplasty. The pathophysiology of...
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