ANZ Journal of Surgery · 2005 · 55 citations · 17 references
MedicineOrthopaedic SurgerySurgeryMusculoskeletal MedicineOrthopedicsVascular SurgeryComplications Of ArthroplastyHip ArthroplastyHip DisordersHip InjuriesJoint DiseaseAvascular Necrosis Of BoneComplications Of Corticosteroid TreatmentOrthopaedic ComplicationsPerioperative Steroid TherapyRetrospective Record ReviewSteroid Adverse EffectsSteroid Therapy Management
BACKGROUND: Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head is perceived to be a rare complication of short-term steroid therapy for neurosurgical conditions but its precise risk is unknown. METHODS: Retrospective review of hospital records between 1994 and 2001. RESULTS: The risk of developing AVN of the femoral head is 0.3% with an incidence of one per one thousand patients per year. CONCLUSIONS: It would be advisable to minimize both the dosage and the duration of steroid treatment where possible.
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Jan de Gans, Diederik van de Beek · New England Journal of Medicine · 2002 · 1.2K citations · Full text
Experience with the Exeter total hip replacement since 1970.
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