Avascular Necrosis/OCD Expandable Reamer

Avascular necrosis (AVN) occurs when a loss of blood supply to the bone results in the eventual death of the bone. Left untreated, the end result is the collapse of the affected bone. Although AVN can occur in any joint, it commonly occurs in the femoral head. Routine treatment of femoral head AVN is total hip arthroscopy, a technique that involves removing the necrotic bone, which is typically found 5-mm to 10-mm below the articular cartilage. Using arthroscopic and fluoroscopic guidance as a reference, reamers allow for treatment of femoral head AVN lesions. Once the lesion is decompressed, Arthrex offers multiple biologic options to backfill the socket and cavity.

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Avascular necrosis (AVN) occurs when a loss of blood supply to the bone results in the eventual death of the bone. Left untreated, the end result is the collapse of the affected bone. Although AVN can occur in any joint, it commonly occurs in the femoral head. Routine treatment of femoral head AVN is total hip arthroscopy, a technique that involves removing the necrotic bone, which is typically found 5-mm to 10-mm below the articular cartilage. Using arthroscopic and fluoroscopic guidance as a reference, reamers allow for treatment of femoral head AVN lesions. Once the lesion is decompressed, Arthrex offers multiple biologic options to backfill the socket and cavity.

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Educational Resources and Products

Arthroscopically Assisted Core Decompression of the Hip for Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head

Thomas Youm, MD
Surgical Technique Videos | 09:00 | English | 03/25/2021 | VID1-000319-en-US A

AVN Expandable Reamer

Surgical Technique Animations | 04:31 | English | 05/11/2021 | AN1-000225-en-US A
Core Decompression for Avascular Necrosis of the Hip Using an Expandable Reamer
Core Decompression for Avascular Necrosis of the Hip Using an Expandable Reamer
Surgical Technique Guides | English | 03/21/2024 | LT1-000034-en-US E
Core Decompression for Osteochondritis Dissecans
Core Decompression for Osteochondritis Dissecans
Surgical Technique Videos | 06:50 | English | 04/02/2021 | VID1-000580-en-US A
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Surgical Technique Videos (2)

Core Decompression for Osteochondritis Dissecans
Core Decompression for Osteochondritis Dissecans
06:50 | English | 04/02/2021 | VID1-000580-en-US A
Arthroscopically Assisted Core Decompression of the Hip for Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
Arthroscopically Assisted Core Decompression of the Hip for Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
Thomas Youm, MD
09:00 | English | 03/25/2021 | VID1-000319-en-US A

Surgical Technique Animations (1)

AVN Expandable Reamer
AVN Expandable Reamer
04:31 | English | 05/11/2021 | AN1-000225-en-US A

Surgical Technique Guides (2)


Brochures (1)

Hip Arthroscopy New Product & Technique Highlights
Hip Arthroscopy New Product & Technique Highlights
English | 02/09/2023 | evBR1-002490-en-US D

Case Presentation Videos (1)

Core Decompression of the Femoral Head Using the AVN Expandable Reamer
Core Decompression of the Femoral Head Using the AVN Expandable Reamer
Dean Wang, MD
05:45 | English | 09/05/2024 | VID1-006474-en-US A

Presentation Videos (2)

Arthroscopic Treatment of Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Femoral Head
Arthroscopic Treatment of Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Femoral Head
Thomas Youm, MD
08:12 | English | 03/04/2016 | VPT1-00618-EN B
Treating Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip with Bone Marrow Concentrate and Arthrex® Quickset™
Treating Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip with Bone Marrow Concentrate and Arthrex® Quickset™
Sébastien Parratte, MD, PhD
08:03 | English | 02/16/2015 | VPT1-00371-EN A