Core decompression is a surgical procedure used in the management of the early stages of the avascular necrosis of the head of the femur. The avascular necrosis is also known as osteonecrosis, is a disease caused by disruption of the blood supply to the involved bone.

2025年2月11日 · Hip Osteonecrosis, also known as avascular necrosis of the hip, represents a condition caused by reduced blood flow to the femoral head secondary to a variety of risk factors such as a traumatic event, sickle cell disease, steroid use, alcoholism, autoimmune disorders, and hypercoagulable states.

The review describes the following: (1) how traditional core decompression is performed, (2) adjunctive treatments, (3) multiple percutaneous drilling technique, and (4) the overall outcomes of these procedures.

Core decompression is a common surgical procedure that has been used earlier on in the disease process to decrease the intraosseous pressure in the femoral head, relieve pain and potentially re-establish blood flow.

Core decompression, a minimally invasive surgery, involves drilling into the part of the femoral head affected by AVN. Used to treat early-stage AVN, it helps relieve pressure within the bone, restore blood flow, and reduce pain.

Core decompression is indicated in the early stages of avascular necrosis, when the surface of the head is still smooth and round. It is done to prevent total hip replacement surgery, which is indicated for severe cases of avascular necrosis and involves the replacement of the hip joint with an artificial device or prosthesis.

2024年7月11日 · Core decompression is a groundbreaking surgical procedure that offers hope to patients suffering from avascular necrosis, a debilitating condition that can lead to severe bone damage and joint deterioration.

HA and core decompression (CD) of the femoral head can be used effectively and concomitantly to treat AVN with excellent results, HA allows for excellent visualization of the hip joint cartilage, allowing treatment of femoroacetabular impingement …

2023年8月15日 · Core decompression is the first-line surgical option for symptomatic and low-grade osteonecrosis of the femoral or humeral head. Core decompression improves symptoms and prevents progression and femoral/humeral head collapse by reducing subchondral bone marrow pressure and promoting neovascularization with new bone formation.

After core decompression surgery, patients typically experience pain relief, improved mobility, and a gradual return to normal activities. Core decompression surgery is a specialized orthopedic procedure primarily aimed at treating avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip.