ZHAO Fengchao 1 , GUO Kaijin 1 , LI Zirong 2
  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou Jiangsu, 221002, P.R.China;;
  • 2Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Friendship Hospital;
Bone marrow edema syndrome; Avascular necrosis of femoral head; Pathogenesis; Treatment Prognosis
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Objective To explore the difference between bone marrow edema syndrome (BMES) and avascular necrosis of femoral head (ANFH). Methods Recent original articles about BMES and ANFH were extensively reviewed, and were comprehensively analysed. Results The pathology, pathogenesis, clinical features, treatment selection, and prognosis are different between these two diseases. Conclusion BMES and ANFH are two different diseases. Micro-fracture may be the cause of bone marrow edema.

Citation： ZHAO Fengchao,GUO Kaijin,LI Zirong. BONE MARROW EDEMA SYNDROME AND AVASCULAR NECROSIS OF FEMORAL HEAD. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2011, 25(4): 408-411. doi: Copy