Core Decompression with Synthetic Grafting as a Joint Preservation Strategy in Humeral Avascular Necrosis Due to Sickle Cell Anemia: A Case Report

INTRODUCTION: Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral or humeral heads in patients with sickle cell anemia is a common and painful condition. There is currently no gold standard treatment protocol for this condition. Typically, the pain is managed with narcotics and activity restriction until there...

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Autores principales: Steffensmeier, Andrew M, Kirkham, Karen, Wiemann, John M
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Indian Orthopaedic Research Group 2016
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5404166/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28507969
http://dx.doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2250-0685.634

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5404166/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28507969
http://dx.doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2250-0685.634

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