What are the treatment methods for femoral head?

The main treatment methods for femoral head necrosis include the following:

1. Conservative treatment: This approach is suitable for patients whose condition is relatively mild or in the early stages of the disease. Specific measures include bed rest to reduce pressure on the femoral head, reducing weight-bearing on the hip joint, and using crutches when necessary to ease joint strain. Patients may also take oral traditional Chinese medicines that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis to improve local blood flow, or take anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medications to alleviate discomfort. Additionally, physical therapies such as physiotherapy, hot compresses, and electrothermal treatments can play an important role by promoting circulation in the hip joint, relieving pain, and facilitating tissue repair.

2. Surgical treatment: Surgery may be considered when conservative treatments are ineffective or the condition is severe. There are various surgical options available, including core decompression to reduce pressure within the femoral head, vascularized bone grafting to improve blood supply, and total joint replacement, which is commonly used in advanced stages of femoral head necrosis to relieve pain and restore joint function.

3. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments: These include acupuncture, massage, and herbal fumigation. Acupuncture regulates bodily functions by stimulating specific acupoints, massage helps relieve muscle tension, and herbal fumigation utilizes the medicinal effects of herbal steam.

It is recommended to visit a qualified hospital and undergo treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician.