Stem cell treatment for avascular necrosis of the femoral head: current perspectives
Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head is a progressive disease that predominantly affects younger patients. Although the exact pathophysiology of AVN has yet to be elucidated, the disease is characterized by a vascular insult to the blood supply of the femoral head, which can lead to collapse...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2014
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3986287/ |