Tag Rafael J. Sierra

Orthopedics

Femoral Head–Sparing Procedures for Osteonecrosis of the Hip

Key Points Early diagnosis is critical to maximize success with femoral head–sparing surgical procedures for osteonecrosis. One should select the least invasive procedure possible for a given stage of osteonecrosis. Use of core decompression or percutaneous drilling procedures is appropriate…

Surgery of the Hip
February 21, 2024

Orthopedics

Osteonecrosis and Bone Marrow Edema Syndrome

Key Points As many as 10,000 to 20,000 new cases of osteonecrosis (ON) are reported each year in the United States. Bone marrow edema syndrome (BMES) is a relatively rare disease. ON and BMES similarly present in young and middle-aged…

Surgery of the Hip
February 21, 2024