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Volume 14 Issue 3 (March) 2025

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Functional and radiological outcome of quadratus femoris muscle pedicle grafting (meyers procedure) in early stage of osteonecrosis of femoral head
Dr. Hari Om Aggarwal, Dr. Manjit Singh, Dr. Ashish Garg, Dr. Ankit Chalana, Dr. Sohail Basoa

Background: Avascular necrosis of the femoral head is a complex, progressive disease with variable outcomes, primarily affecting young individuals between 30-50 years. While often idiopathic, it can also result from alcohol, steroid use, and femoral neck fractures, particularly in the elderly. Objective: This study evaluated the clinicoradiological outcomes of Quadratus femoris muscle pedicle grafting in patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), FICAT-Arlet Stage I and II. Methods: The study included 20 patients with ONFH, treated at the Department of Orthopedics, Rajindra Hospital & Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab. All patients underwent Quadratus femoris muscle pedicle grafting and were followed up clinically using Harris Hip Scores (HHS) at 1 year and radiologically using post-operative radiographs and MRIs at 3 months. Results: After an average follow-up of 1 year: • One patient's hip regressed from Stage II to Stage I. • One patient progressed to Stage III and underwent arthroplasty. • HHS significantly improved in all patients post-surgery (P < 0.05). • Radiographs and MRIs showed no femoral head collapse. • MRI revealed decreased edema signals. Conclusion: Quadratus femoris muscle pedicle grafting is a straightforward surgical technique with: • Low complication rates • Short surgical duration • Relatively short post-operative hospital stay Given its benefits, this technique is recommended for patients with early-stage osteonecrosis (FICAT Stage I and II), provided it is performed meticulously. Recommendations: Further studies with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up periods are warranted to confirm these findings and establish Quadratus femoris muscle pedicle grafting as a reliable treatment option for ONFH.

 
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