ABOUT THE HIP
About Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head
Start by learning about the condition and finding out where you stand.
The femoral head is the weight-bearing top of the thighbone.
The hip joint is made up of a socket in the pelvis and the femoral head, the ball at the top of the thighbone. Osteonecrosis of the femoral head is a condition in which blood flow to this area decreases and part of the bone dies.
If the dead area collapses, pain and difficulty walking may develop.
The location of the pain alone is not enough for a diagnosis.
Pain may be felt not only in the hip but also in the thigh, buttocks, knee or elsewhere. In the early stages there may be no noticeable symptoms, so we look at your symptoms together with your test results.
We check the bone with X-rays and MRI.
In the early stages, changes can be hard to see on X-rays, and an MRI may help with the diagnosis. If you already have images, please bring them. If you don't, you can still start with a consultation.
Treatment depends on the extent of the necrosis and the condition of the bone.
We take into account your symptoms, how far the bone has collapsed, the extent and location of the necrosis, your age, your lifestyle and other factors. We then consider which approach suits you. Options include conservative treatment to reduce the load on the joint, surgery that preserves your own joint, and joint replacement surgery.
Our injection treatments and same-day surgery are not suitable for everyone. Depending on your condition, we refer you to a partner hospital for treatment.
Our Treatment OptionsStart by telling us about your concerns.
We will call you within two clinic days (not counting days the clinic is closed).
Your appointment is confirmed once we agree on a date and time by phone.