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Ortho-biological management of osteonecrosis in sickle cell disease using core decompression with platelet-rich plasma: a case report

Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a debilitating manifestation of sickle cell disease (SCD) caused due to structural abnormality of the red blood cells and the precarious blood supply of the femoral head. Prompt identification of the condition in susceptible individuals is of utmost importance. Here, we present a case of SCD with bilateral AVN in Ficat-Arlet stages IIb (left hip) and I (right hip) which was managed by core decompression augmented with platelet rich plasma.