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. 2003 Mar 20;27(3):149–152. doi: 10.1007/s00264-003-0452-y

Treatment of transient bone marrow oedema of the hip—a comparative study

S Radke 1,✉, S Kirschner 1, V Seipel 1, C Rader 1, J Eulert 1
PMCID: PMC3458445  PMID: 12799758

Abstract

Between 1990 and 2000, we treated 43 patients with transient bone marrow oedema of the hip. Five were treated with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and limited weight bearing, and 38 by core decompression followed by limited weight bearing. At follow-up 2–10 years later, all patients were assessed by a structured interview as well as the Harris hip score (HHS) and the Western Ontario and MacMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Both groups reached the same clinical outcome (HHS and WOMAC). Core decompression enabled a significantly faster recovery. There were no complications, but progression to avascular necrosis was seen in both groups. Core decompression induced fast pain relief, making it the preferable treatment.

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