A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Avascular bone necrosis of the hip joint after solid organ transplantation in childhood: A clinical and MRI analysis
Authors: Helenius I, Jalanko H, Remes V, Tervahartiala P, Salminen S, Sairanen H, Holmberg C, Helenius M, Nietosvaara Y, Peltonen J
Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
Publication year: 2006
Journal:: Transplantation
Journal name in source: TRANSPLANTATION
Journal acronym: TRANSPLANTATION
Volume: 81
Issue: 12
First page : 1621
Last page: 1627
Number of pages: 7
ISSN: 0041-1337
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.tp.00002260962.36325.4b
Conclusions. Symptomatic osteonecrosis of the hip is uncommon after solid organ transplantation in childhood using the current immunosuppressive medications.