Core decompression of the distal femur for avascular necrosis of the knee

M. A. Jacobs; P. E. Loeb; D. S. Hungerford

doi:10.1302/0301-620x.71b4.2768301

Core decompression of the distal femur for avascular necrosis of the knee

M. A. Jacobs, P. E. Loeb, D. S. Hungerford

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Abstract

From 1974 to 1981, we performed 28 core decompressions of the distal femur for pathologically confirmed avascular necrosis. At a mean follow-up of 54 months (range 20 to 140 months) and using the Ficat stages, all seven cases in stage I and stage II had good results. Of 21 cases in stage III, 11 cases had good results, four had poor results, and six needed total knee replacement. There were no significant orthopaedic complications. The procedure is worthwhile and will be more accurate with new methods of imaging.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	583-587
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series B
Volume	71
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620x.71b4.2768301
State	Published - 1989
Externally published	Yes

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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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Core decompression of the distal femur for avascular necrosis of the knee

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