The Use of Bisphosphonates in the Treatment of Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2013-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
To determine the safety and effectiveness of pamidronate in patients with radiographically
proven avascular necrosis which are the result of unstable (acute) slipped capital femoral
epiphysis, traumatic proximal femur fractures, traumatic hip dislocations, or idiopathic in
nature.