Abstract
Death of cells and fracture of the subchondral bone lead to collapse of the articular surface, all of which are caused by a compromised femoral head circulation. There is loss of the underlying structural framework of the diseased bone, which is resorbed by osteoclasts; when this occurs prior to revascularization and regeneration, the disease process could lead to joint involvement and arthritis. It frequently takes a relentless course that leads to a substantial loss of function and typically affects relatively young, active adults between the ages of 20 and 40. As a result, it is one of the most common reasons for hip replacement in the young to middle age population.
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Mehta, L., Dadra, A. (2023). Head Preservation: Recent Advances. In: Kumar, P., Aggarwal, S., Kumar, V. (eds) Insights into Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1346-6_11
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