System and method for treating osteonecrosis

   
   

A system and method for treating a necrotic section of bone. At least one channel is drilled into a bone from a common point. Each channel has a distal end that terminates proximate the necrotic section of bone. A volume of bone growth inducing compound is introduced into each channel. The volume of bone growth inducing compound is biased toward the distal end of each channel with a screw. The screw provides immediate structural support while the bone growth inducing compound permeates the necrotic section of bone. Once the bone growth inducing compound has permeated the necrotic section of bone, it promotes rapid bone growth and thus healing of the necrotic section of bone.

 
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