Is hip necrosis the same as femoral head necrosis?

Hip necrosis and femoral head necrosis are not exactly the same, but they are closely related. Hip necrosis is a symptom of necrosis caused by lesions in the hip joint, and femoral head necrosis is a condition of hip necrosis, which refers to lesions caused by interruption of blood supply to the femoral head.

1. Hip necrosis includes femoral head necrosis, and may also involve other parts of the hip joint such as the acetabulum. Femoral head necrosis is the most common form of hip necrosis, which is mainly caused by insufficient blood supply to the femoral head. Insufficient blood supply can be caused by trauma, long-term use of hormones, alcoholism, blood diseases, etc. There may be no symptoms in the early stages of femoral head necrosis. As the disease progresses, hip pain, limited mobility, abnormal gait, etc. may occur. Early diagnosis and treatment can delay the progression of the disease and reduce the risk of femoral head collapse. Treatment methods include drug therapy, physical therapy and surgical intervention. Drug treatment commonly uses non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, etc. Physical therapy includes hot compresses, electrotherapy, ultrasound therapy, etc. Surgical methods include core decompression, bone transplantation and hip replacement.

2. Other factors that cause hip necrosis also include acetabular lesions and articular cartilage damage. Acetabular lesions may be caused by congenital dysplasia, trauma, infection, etc., and articular cartilage damage may be caused by long-term strain, inflammation, etc. These lesions may cause serious damage to the hip joint function and affect daily life. The treatment of hip necrosis requires a personalized plan based on the specific site and degree of the lesion, and early intervention is particularly important. In addition to drug therapy and physical therapy, surgical methods may include acetabuloplasty, arthroscopic surgery, and total hip replacement. Postoperative rehabilitation training is crucial to restoring joint function. Rehabilitation training should be gradual and adjusted according to the patient's specific situation.

Early diagnosis and treatment of hip necrosis and femoral head necrosis are key. Timely adoption of comprehensive treatment measures can effectively delay disease progression and improve the patient's quality of life.