Analysis of failures after vascularized fibular grafting in femoral head necrosis.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Evaluation of graft-host bone interactions after failed vascularized fibular grafting of femoral head necrosis may elucidate the reasons for failure of the procedure. According to the authors' study, the vascularized fibula implanted into the femoral head before collapse has the potential for restructuring the major segment of the affected head and delaying joint degeneration for many years if circumferential graft-host union is established. Asymmetric bone healing and non-union between the graft and the necrotic subchondral bone in the weight-bearing area lead to failure, progression of symptoms, and subsequent early hip replacement.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Malizos, KN; Quarles, LD; Dailiana, ZH; Rizk, WS; Seaber, AV; Urbaniak, JR
Published Date
- July 1, 2004
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 35 / 3
Start / End Page
- 305 - viii
PubMed ID
- 15271538
Pubmed Central ID
- 15271538
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0030-5898
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.ocl.2004.02.002
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States