Injectable synthetic bone graft substitute combined with core decompression in the treatment of advanced osteonecrosis of the femoral head: A 5-year follow-up

Conclusions: Core decompression combined with an injectable calcium sulfate and calcium phosphate composite graft (PRO-DENSE) were associated high failure rates in the early postoperative period. It is not recommended for the treatment of ARCO stage IIC and IIIA osteonecrosis of the femoral head.

Source: Biomedical Journal - June 11, 2015 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Pei-An YuKuo-Ti PengTsan-Weng HuangRobert Wen-Wei HsuWei-Hsiu HsuMel S Lee Source Type: research