Unilateral Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head in a Patient with Atopic Dermatitis Due to Uncontrolled Topical Steroid Treatment, a Case Report

Unilateral Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head in a Patient with Atopic Dermatitis Due to Uncontrolled Topical Steroid Treatment, a Case Report

<b>Background and clinical significance:</b> Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a disease of the epiphysis caused by the death of osteocytes and osteoblasts, resulting in debilitating pain. ONFH can be traumatic or nontraumatic, with prolonged glucocorticoid use being the leadin...

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Main Authors: David Glavaš Weinberger, Lena Kotrulja, Snježana Ramić, Patricija Sesar, Slaven Babić
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Reports
Subjects:
femoral head osteonecrosis
atopic dermatitis
topical corticosteroids
adverse effects
steroid-induced avascular osteonecrosis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2571-841X/8/2/65
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