Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
Subtitle: Current Trends
Contributors: F.S. Santori (Editor); N. Santori (Editor); A. Piccinato (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: August 17, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 116
ISBN-13: 9788847002333
Subjects: Orthopaedics & fractures; Orthopedics; General; Medical / Nursing; Medical; Ultrasonography; Education & Training; Medical / Orthopedics
First sentence: The interruption of arterial blood flow in the superior segment of the femoral epiphysis is a common event in pathological conditions, e.g., gas embolism in Caisson disease, traumatic vessel injuries in neck femoral fractures or hip dislocation, vascular occlusion in Gaucher's disease, sickle cell anemia, and radiation exposure.