Bilateral avascular necrosis of the femoral head due to the use of heroin: A case report
•We reported a patient with bilateral ANFH due to heroin use treated by simultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplasty.•We believe that there is a need for comprehensive studies to demonstrate effects of heroin on bone and vascularity metabolism.•We suggest reveal etiology for the more cost effective...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4701818/ |