Synonyms for this disease include “avascular necrosis of the femoral head” and “aseptic necrosis of the femoral head”, “Perthes disease” and “Legg Perthes” disease, “osteochon-dritis”, “coxae juvenilis”, “coxa plana” and “idiopathic osteosis”. The terms “avascular/aseptic necrosis of the femoral head” are also used to describe a process of femoral head necro-sis in dogs following traumatic frac...

Synonyms for this disease include “avascular necrosis of the femoral head” and “aseptic necrosis of the femoral head”, “Perthes disease” and “Legg Perthes” disease, “osteochon-dritis”, “coxae juvenilis”, “coxa plana” and “idiopathic osteosis”. The terms “avascular/aseptic necrosis of the femoral head” are also used to describe a process of femoral head necro-sis in dogs following traumatic frac...

Aseptic osteonecrosis is a frequent pathology. It corresponds to epiphyseal bone necrosis, secondary ischemic and/or cytotoxic mechanisms. not specific disease, but rather the final outcome of various pathological situations in which there disturbance intraosseous circulation femoral head. This explains usual names avascular necrosis or aseptic necrosis. may be unilateral, bilateral multifocal....

Osteonecrosis, also known as aseptic necrosis, is a pathological process that has been associated with numerous conditions. The pathogenesis of osteonecrosis and especially the treatment both remain an area of controversy. In this article we review the etiology and pathogenesis of osteonecrosis as well as the main therapeutic options.