Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8832364 | International Journal of Surgery | 2016 | 33 Pages |
Abstract
High dosage ESWT is more effective in early stage ONFH. The systemic beneficial effects of ESWT may ultimately enhance angiogenesis with improvement of microcirculation of the peri-necrotic areas, that in turn, can improve subchondral bone remodeling and prevent femoral head collapse.
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Authors
Ching-Jen Wang, Chung-Cheng Huang, Hon-Kan Yip, Ya-Ju Yang,