OPEN CORE DECOMPRESSION WITH ALLOGRAFT IMPACTION FOR FEMORAL HEAD OSTEONECROSIS: A LIGHT BULB TECHNIQUE APPROACH

Abstract

Background: Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), also known as avascular necrosis 
(AVN), is a debilitating condition characterized by the death of bone tissue due to an inadequate 
blood supply. This pathology predominantly affects young adults, with the average age at 
treatment ranging from 33 to 38 years, and often leads to the destruction of the hip joint, 
necessitating total hip arthroplasty (THA)