How is the femoral head treated?
Disease description:
I have recently been experiencing hip pain and a slight limp while walking. After visiting the hospital, I was told there is a problem with the femoral head. I am very concerned that my condition may worsen. How exactly should the femoral head be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
The femoral head is a spherical portion at the upper end of the femur that forms the hip joint with the acetabulum. Treatment for femoral head diseases usually includes medication, physical therapy, and surgical intervention.
1. Medication: For early-stage femoral head lesions, such as pain caused by femoral head necrosis, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as loxoprofen sodium tablets, meloxicam, or celecoxib, can be used to relieve pain. Additionally, oral traditional Chinese medicines that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, such as Panax notoginseng tablets or Salvia miltiorrhiza tablets, may be used to improve local blood circulation and promote recovery.
2. Physical therapy: Includes heat application, massage, electrotherapy, magnetothermal therapy, etc., which help promote blood circulation, alleviate pain, and enhance muscle strength.
3. Surgical treatment: Patients with severe conditions who do not respond to medication or physical therapy may require surgical treatment. Core decompression involves drilling holes into the femoral head to reduce intraosseous pressure and promote the formation of new blood vessels, and is suitable for early-stage lesions. Bone grafting involves transplanting healthy bone tissue into the femoral head to replace the necrotic bone tissue. Osteotomy involves altering the structure of the femoral head and neck to reduce pressure on the femoral head.
