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Biodegradable Magnesium Screw For Osteonecrosis Of The Femoral Neck

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September 2023

Biodegradable Magnesium Screw For Osteonecrosis Of The Femoral Neck

Vol: 303| Issue: 9| Number:3| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Biodegradable magnesium screw, titanium screw and direct embedding fixation in pedicled vascularized iliac bone graft transfer for osteonecrosis of the femoral head: a randomized controlled study.

J Orthop Surg Res . 2023 Jul 22;18(1):523.

Contributing Authors:
J Sun Z Li S Liu T Xia J Shen

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Synopsis

Thirty-six hips with osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) were randomized to receive either biodegradable magnesium screws (n=12), titanium screws (n=12), or direct embedding fixation (n=12) in pedicled vascularized iliac bone graft transfer. Outcomes of interest included the Harris Hip Score (HHS), operative time, length of stay, and adverse events after 6 months. HHS scores were significantl...

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