The Use of Bisphosphonates in the Treatment of Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head

Summary

To determine the safety and effectiveness of pamidronate in patients with radiographically proven avascular necrosis which are the result of unstable (acute) slipped capital femoral epiphysis, traumatic proximal femur fractures, traumatic hip dislocations, or idiopathic in nature.

Timeline

Start

2009-07

Primary completion

2011-05

Completion

2013-06

Drugs

Indications