| Literature DB >> 20361186 |
You-Shui Gao1, Chang-Qing Zhang.
Abstract
The pathogenesis and aetiology of nontraumatic osteonecrosis of the femoral head has not been revealed completely. However, with advances in stem cell research and regenerative medicine, it is believed that the onset of osteonecrosis of the femoral head probably has a cellular origin, and the possible therapy of osteonecrosis of the femoral head based on cytotherapy has great potential. In this review, the aetiology of osteonecrosis of the femoral head, animal experiments and clinical applications of cytotherapy are summarized and analysed. Current problems and future challenges are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20361186 PMCID: PMC2989020 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-010-1009-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int Orthop ISSN: 0341-2695 Impact factor: 3.075