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Hip Arthroscopy and Core Decompression for Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head Using a Specific Aiming Guide: A Step-by-Step Surgical Technique

Hip Arthroscopy and Core Decompression for Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head Using a Specific Aiming Guide: A Step-by-Step Surgical Technique

HA and core decompression (CD) of the femoral head can be used effectively and concomitantly to treat AVN with excellent results, HA allows for excellent visualization of the hip joint cartilage, allowing treatment of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) and intra-articular pathology.

Source: Arthroscopy Techniques

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  • AAHKS
  • AAOS
  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • New England Baptist Hospital