Conservative treatment for stage III necrosis of femoral head is mainly based on the area of collapse of the femoral head, the area of collapse is relatively small, it may be 6 months or so can be cured; the area of collapse is relatively large conservative treatment is generally difficult to cure, and need to carry out surgical treatment.
1. Smaller area of collapse: Stage III femoral head necrosis indicates that the femoral head has collapsed, but the joint space still exists. If the area of femoral head collapse is relatively small, conservative treatment can be tried first, which mainly includes weight reduction, cooperating with non-steroidal drugs such as meloxicam and celecoxib, ultrasonic treatment, etc. Generally, it can be cured in about 6 months, which is the most effective way. Generally, the effect can be seen in about 6 months.
2. Large collapsed area: If the collapsed area of patients with stage 3 femoral head necrosis is relatively large, it is often difficult to recover from conservative treatment, and patients at this stage are usually recommended to undergo surgical treatment in order to restore the normal function of the hip joint, and the surgical methods mainly include total hip replacement and hemi-hip replacement, etc. The surgical methods are mainly based on the patient’s imaging test.
If diagnosed with stage III necrosis of the femoral head, it is recommended to carry out standardized treatment as soon as possible to reduce the adverse effects of the disease. The above drugs should be used according to the doctor’s prescription.