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    Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1978 Jan-Feb;(130):191-201.

    Transtrochanteric anterior rotational osteotomy of the femoral head in the treatment of osteonecrosis affecting the hip: a new osteotomy operation.

    Abstract

    "Transtrochanteric anterior rotational osteotomy of the femoral head" is a new approach to the treatment of idiopathic avascular necrosis of the femoral head. The results of 41 hips with a follow-up suggest that the procedure prevents the progression of the collapse of the femoral head and preserves joint surfaces. Cases with extensive lesions and with bilateral involvement require long-term follow-up investigations in a large series of cases. This method does not preclude prosthetic replacement at a later date. The method is also applicable to the treatment of slipped capital femoral epiphysis, partial defects of the femoral head in weight-bearing area due to trauma and tumor and osteoarthritis of the hip with localized changes in weight-bearing area.

    PMID:
    639389
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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