Pravastatin Protects Against Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head via Autophagy
Frontiers in Physiology, 2018 Autophagy serves as a stress response and may contribute to the pathogenesis of avascular necrosis of the femoral head induced by steroids. Statins promote angiogenesis and ameliorate endothelial functions through apoptosis inhibition and necrosis of ...
Yun Liao +6 more
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MRI-semiotics of the gluteal muscles in patients with avascular necrosis of the femoral head and Legg-Calve-Perthes disease [PDF]
Гений oртопедии, 2019 Objective To explore the gluteal muscles in patients with avascular necrosis of the femoral head and Legg-Calve-Perthes disease using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Galina V. Diachkova +3 more
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Conservative treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head (literature review)
Гений oртопедии, 2022 Introduction Avascular necrosis of the femoral head is a debilitating disease affecting people of working age and having an important medical and social role. Total hip arthroplasty is the only effective treatment for late stages of necrosis.
Mikhail A. Panin +5 more
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Structural examination of experimental femoral head avascular necrosis
Фундаментальная и клиническая медицина, 2023 Aim. To conduct histological analysis of femoral head avascular necrosis in Wistar rats.Materials and Methods. Femoral head avascular necrosis was artificially induced in 12 Wistar rats which have been euthanised at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks postoperation (n =
N. A. Shabaldin +5 more
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A Rabbit Model of Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head Using Surgical Trauma and Systemic Steroids
Bezmiâlem Science, 2020 Objective:Avascular necrosis of the femoral head (ANFH) is a disease caused by the diminished circulation of the femoral head. The incidence of the disease is increasing and it has heavy socioeconomical burden.
Hakan ÖZBEN
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Scintigraphic assessment of bone status at one year following hip resurfacing : comparison of two surgical approaches using SPECT-CT scan [PDF]
, 2012 Objectives: To study the vascularity and bone metabolism of the femoral head/neck following hip resurfacing arthroplasty, and to use these results to compare the posterior and the trochanteric-flip approaches.
Amarasekera HW +31 more
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Steroid induced osteonecrosis: An analysis of steroid dosing risk. [PDF]
, 2010 Osteonecrosis is a serious condition involving bone destruction that frequently requires surgical treatment to rebuild the joint. While there is an abundance of literature documenting corticosteroid related osteonecrosis, there is no consensus as to the ...
Chang, Christopher +4 more
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The effect of surgical approach on the histology of the femoral head following resurfacing of the hip : analysis of retrieval specimens [PDF]
, 2013 Objectives: We aimed to determine the effect of surgical approach on the histology of the femoral head following resurfacing of the hip. Methods: We performed a histological assessment of the bone under the femoral component taken from retrieval ...
Achten, Juul +6 more
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NECROSIS OF THE FEMORAL HEAD AND HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS [PDF]
Acta Ortopédica Brasileira, 2018 Objective: To verify the impact of avascular necrosis of the femoral head on the quality of life of children and adolescents with Perthes disease and sickle cell disease.
Marcos Almeida Matos +4 more
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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head: A Retrospective Study of MRI Scans [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2019 Introduction: Avascular necrosis of the femoral head is commonly encountered now-a-days with increasing use of steroids and alcohol. MRI is considered the most effective diagnostic investigation for avascular necrosis and is helpful for screening and ...
Prateek Singh Gehlot +3 more
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