Abstract
The history of aseptic bone necrosis includes important contributions by Hunter, Russell, Goodsir, Paget, Konig, Axhausen, Phemister, and Chandler. Only after Pasteur discovered bacteria in abscesses could a nonbacterial or aseptic necrosis be conceptualized. Techniques and information gained from the study of bone grafts led to important steps in the recognition of aseptic necrosis. The use of the X-ray and careful pathologic correlation enabled a wide group of radiographically distinct lesions to be recognized as bone necroses. Although many identifiable diseases can underlie aseptic necrosis, the cause of most cases is unknown.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 216-221 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Clinical orthopaedics and related research |
Volume | No.168 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1982 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine