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Biophysical Stimulation with Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields in Avascular Necrosis of the Femur Head

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Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head: Current Trends

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Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femur head represents a pathological condition of clinical-epidemiological importance. The uncertainties persisting with regard to the etiology, pathogenesis, and therapy justify the growing interest in this disease and necessitate the introduction of suitable protocols for diagnosis and therapy [1,2].

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  1. Research and Development, Igea Carpi Modena, Italy

    R. Cadossi

  2. Department of Internal Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Section of Orthopaedics, Traumatology, and Functional Rehabilitation, University of Parma, Parma, Italy

    E. Vaienti

  3. Department of Biomedical Sciences, Orthopaedic Clinic, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy

    L. Massari & G. C. Traina

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Cadossi, R., Vaienti, E., Massari, L., Traina, G.C. (2004). Biophysical Stimulation with Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields in Avascular Necrosis of the Femur Head. In: Santori, F.S., Santori, N., Piccinato, A. (eds) Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head: Current Trends. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2119-8_3

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