Question
My child is about five years old and has been complaining of leg pain recently. I want to know how long it takes to treat pediatric osteonecrosis in the early stage?
Answer
Osteonecrosis of the femoral head is commonly seen in fractures of the femoral neck or due to embolism or insufficient blood supply from external iliac artery, profunda femoral artery, or circumflex artery. Mild cases can be treated with herbal medicine that tonifies the kidneys and promotes blood circulation. Severe cases may require femoral head replacement surgery. According to the description, it may be caused by a calcium deficiency, so it is recommended to supplement calcium, such as by consuming yogurt rich in calcium or by making bone broth.