Research Article

The course and treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head in developmental dysplasia of the hip

Volume: 41 Number: 0 April 18, 2007
  • Paul Connolly
  • Stuart Weinstein
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The course and treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head in developmental dysplasia of the hip

Abstract

Proximal femoral growth disturbance, commonly referred to as avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head in the literature, is a potentially devastating complication in the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). The early onset of debilitating degenerative changes in the hip joint when treatment options are limited remains the biggest fear. Controversy exists regarding the pathophysiology of this disorder, as well as exactly defining and diagnosing this problem. The natural history of AVN in the setting of DDH is very variable. Current practice concentrates primarily on prevention of this disorder, as there are no reliable ways to intervene at an early stage when changes are potentially reversible. Newer techniques using magnetic resonance imaging may have a role in early diagnosis of this condition before irreversible damage has occurred, and allow for interventions that will favorably affect the natural history of AVN. Treatment options for established AVN in DDH concentrate on improving the biomechanics of the proximal femur but unfortunately do not obviate the need for arthrodesis or arthroplasty at a later date.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Paul Connolly This is me

Stuart Weinstein This is me

Publication Date

April 18, 2007

Submission Date

March 7, 2014

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Published in Issue

Year 2007 Volume: 41 Number: 0

APA
Connolly, P., & Weinstein, S. (2007). The course and treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head in developmental dysplasia of the hip. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 41, 54-59. https://izlik.org/JA53SJ66DM
AMA
1.Connolly P, Weinstein S. The course and treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head in developmental dysplasia of the hip. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2007;41:54-59. https://izlik.org/JA53SJ66DM
Chicago
Connolly, Paul, and Stuart Weinstein. 2007. “The Course and Treatment of Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 41 (April): 54-59. https://izlik.org/JA53SJ66DM.
EndNote
Connolly P, Weinstein S (April 1, 2007) The course and treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head in developmental dysplasia of the hip. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 41 54–59.
IEEE
[1]P. Connolly and S. Weinstein, “The course and treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head in developmental dysplasia of the hip”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 41, pp. 54–59, Apr. 2007, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA53SJ66DM
ISNAD
Connolly, Paul - Weinstein, Stuart. “The Course and Treatment of Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 41 (April 1, 2007): 54-59. https://izlik.org/JA53SJ66DM.
JAMA
1.Connolly P, Weinstein S. The course and treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head in developmental dysplasia of the hip. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2007;41:54–59.
MLA
Connolly, Paul, and Stuart Weinstein. “The Course and Treatment of Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 41, Apr. 2007, pp. 54-59, https://izlik.org/JA53SJ66DM.
Vancouver
1.Paul Connolly, Stuart Weinstein. The course and treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head in developmental dysplasia of the hip. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica [Internet]. 2007 Apr. 1;41:54-9. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA53SJ66DM