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*** A soft heel pad decreases the pressure on the calcaneus | *** A soft heel pad decreases the pressure on the calcaneus | ||
*** No role for surgery | *** No role for surgery | ||
== Osteonecrosis in adults == | |||
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* Avascular necrosis of the hip | * Avascular necrosis of the hip | ||
** Osteonecrosis of the hip, also called femoral head necrosis, is the most common localisation of osteonecrosis. The femoral head is the most frequent area of osteonecrosis probably due to the intricate blood supply. | ** Osteonecrosis of the hip, also called femoral head necrosis, is the most common localisation of osteonecrosis. The femoral head is the most frequent area of osteonecrosis probably due to the intricate blood supply. | ||