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Osteonecrosis of the hip: Autologous bone marrow mononuclear cell instillation
August 2013
Osteonecrosis of the hip: Autologous bone marrow mononuclear cell instillation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Early results of core decompression and autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells instillation in femoral head osteonecrosis: a randomized control study
J Arthroplasty. 2012 May;27(5):679-86. Epub 2011 Oct 13Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients (51 hips) diagnosed with stage I or II osteonecrosis were randomized to autologous bone marrow mononuclear cell instillation following core decompression or core decompression alone. Results at 12 months indicated superior Harris Hip scores for the intervention group; however, the difference was not maintained at 24 months. Survival rate was significantly greater in the intervention gr...
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