Core decompression and autologous bone marrow concentrate for treatment of femoral head osteonecrosis: a randomized prospective study

This study investigates the safety and effectiveness of injecting bone marrow concentrate during core decompression for femoral head osteonecrosis. The study involved 24 patients who were followed for two years to assess clinical and radiological outcomes. The results showed pain reduction and functional improvement, but no significant difference between those who received bone marrow concentrate and those who didn't.

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  Significant pain reduction and functional improvement were observed postoperatively in both groups.
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  There was no statistically significant difference in clinical outcomes between the core decompression alone and core decompression with BMAC groups.
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  The addition of bone marrow concentrate did not significantly improve bone regeneration or clinical outcomes in the short term.