Core decompression is a surgical procedure that involves surgical drilling into the area of dead bone near the joint.
This reduces pressure of toxic dead substances allows for increased blood flow slows or stops bone and/or joint destruction Removing the dead bone stimulates healthy bone production and the development of new blood vessels
Core Decompression is commonly performed to treat Osteonecrosis.
Avascular necrosis (AVN), also known as osteonecrosis, aseptic necrosis and ischemic bone necrosis, is a relatively common disease characterized by death of cellular elements of bone or marrow. The hip (femoral head) is the most commonly affected site for clinically significant AVN.
Hemoglobinopathies Dislocation of the hip Alcoholism Fracture of the femoral neck Use of corticosteroid Collagen vascular disease.
Here we offer enhanced core decompression with/without cell/bone grafting techniques, which can benefit individuals with stage 1 and stage 2 osteonecrosis.
Core decompression is typically successful for 50-90% of patients. Its success depends on the amount and location of bone death in a joint, how much weight the joint tends to bear and other factors.
Before the procedure is performed, your care team will do an MRI of the affected joint using advanced imaging techniques available at Stanford. This helps identify the areas of dead bone that need removal. Removing the dead bone stimulates healthy bone production and the development of new blood vessels.
