Review
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2015.
World J Orthop. Sep 18, 2015; 6(8): 590-601
Published online Sep 18, 2015. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i8.590
Table 1 Risk factors for osteonecrosis of the femoral head
DirectIndirect
Femoral head/neck fractureChronic corticosteroid use
Hip dislocationExcessive alcohol consumption
Slipped capital femora epiphysisCoagulation disorders
RadiationHemoglobinopathies
Sickle cell diseaseDysbaric phenomena
Caisson diseaseAutoinmune diseases
Myeloproliferative disordersSmoking
Hyperlipidemia