Direct intraosseous pressure monitoring of the femoral head during surgery for slipped capital femoral epiphysis

Orthopedics. 2008 Jul;31(7):663-6. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20110505-11.

Abstract

Preventing avascular necrosis following surgical management of pediatric slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a critical goal. The direct intraosseous pressure monitor is a readily available and affordable technique that can easily be used by surgeons around the world.

MeSH terms

  • Epiphyses, Slipped / surgery*
  • Femur Head / blood supply
  • Femur Head Necrosis / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Monitoring, Intraoperative* / methods
  • Osteotomy / adverse effects
  • Osteotomy / methods*