Avascular Necrosis

This research program focuses on improving the treatment of avascular necrosis, through novel 3D technologies. Our research spans from the development of innovative surgical techniques for core decompression, such as the creation of patient-specific 3D printed surgical guides and the use of CT-guided stereotactic navigation, to the development of new surgical devices to remove necrotic bone during core decompression. We are interested in exploring differences between different types of avascular lesions using 3D imaging, such as CT and MRI, and evaluating how different surgical devices can be best used to treat osteonecrotic lesions using image segmentation and 3D analysis software. Our goal is to provide surgeons with new tools and guidelines to best treat their patients with avascular necrosis.