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Kang and Maeng: Curettage and Fresh Autogenous Bone Graft in Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
Original Article

Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association 1999; 34(3): 559-564.

Published online: 22 October 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1999.34.3.559

Curettage and Fresh Autogenous Bone Graft in Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head

Chang Soo Kang, Jong Soo Maeng

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Taegu, Korea.

Copyright © by The Korean Orthopaedic Association

Abstract

PURPOSE

To evaluate the effect of curettage and autogenous bone graft procedure in treating early stage (I, lla) osteonecrosis of the femoral head.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

The series included 25 cases in 22 patients, having at least 1-year follow up and 8 years at the most. The operative technique was a modified method based on Steinberg's procedure.

RESULTS

In the postop clinical evaluations, 66.7% of stage I, and 61.5% of stage II a were graded as "good" In the radiological evaluation, 66.7% of stage I, and 53.8% of staged II a were grad ed as "good". The number of patients needed for total hip replacement were 4 cases (16%).

CONCLUSIONS

Curettage and autogenous bone graft procedure is effective in treating the femoral head.

Keywords: Osteonecrosis, Femoral head, Curettage, Fresh autogenous bone graft

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