Core decompression combined with allogeneic fibular grafting for refractory transient osteoporosis of the hip: a case report and literature review.

Cong Chen, Tian-En Xu, Hua-Sha Jiang, Chun-Lan Shi, Xu Wang, Ya-Yi Xia, Ya-Peng Wang

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Cong ChenDepartment of orthopaedics, The Second Hospital and Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.

Tian-En XuDepartment of orthopaedics, The Second Hospital and Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.

Hua-Sha JiangThe Second Hospital and Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.

Chun-Lan ShiDepartment of orthopaedics, The Second Hospital and Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.

Xu WangDepartment of orthopaedics, The Second Hospital and Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.

Ya-Yi XiaDepartment of orthopaedics, The Second Hospital and Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.

Ya-Peng WangDepartment of orthopaedics, The Second Hospital and Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China. 125288906@qq.com.

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Cuiying Scientific and Technological Innovation Program of Lanzhou University Second Hospital CY2022-YB-A01Gansu Provincial Science and Technology Plan Project 23JRRA1646Science and Technology Plan of Lanzhou City 2024-4-23

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Abstract

To date, no cases have been documented in the literature describing the use of core decompression combined with allogeneic fibular grafting for the treatment of refractory transient osteoporosis of the hip (TOH). Case presentation: This case study reports a patient with refractory TOH who underwent core decompression combined with allogeneic fibular grafting. At the 105-day and 472-day follow-ups, hip MRI scans showed normal findings, and the patient reported no weight-bearing pain, indicating a successful treatment outcome. Core decompression is known to shorten symptoms of TOH, while allogeneic fibular grafting can strengthen the femoral neck. The combination of these two approaches not only promotes rapid recovery from TOH but also reduces the risk of femoral neck fracture, thus representing a successful treatment strategy.

Indexed as

Bone TransplantationDecompression, SurgicalFibulaHip JointOsteoporosisFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedTransplantation, HomologousAllogeneic fibular graftingBone marrow edema syndromeCore decompressionTransient osteoporosis of the hip (TOH)

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PMID41249999

DOI10.1186/s12893-025-03284-y

PMCPMC12625209

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