Patient's question:
Mom has been having a lot of trouble getting into bed and falling asleep these past few days. At first, I thought it was her old problem with lower back pain getting worse, but now she can't even get out of bed. It turns out to be avascular necrosis of the femoral head. What are some good treatment methods for avascular necrosis of the femoral head in the elderly?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the situation you described, the 63-year-old female has experienced aseptic osteomyelitis of the femoral head again. The best treatment method is to undergo hip joint replacement, which can be either a hemiarthroplasty or a total hip arthroplasty. After the surgery, it is generally possible to use a walker for ambulation within three to seven days. The recovery is quick and the psychological trauma is minimal. The surgery typically takes 45 minutes to one hour to complete on the operating table.