Owing to the widespread use of glucocorticoids, the incidence of steroid-induced avascular necrosis of the femoral head has increased year by year, but its pathogenesis and possible preventive measures are still unclear. To carry out in-depth research into its fundamental treatment, the establishment of an animal model of steroid-induced avascular necrosis of the femoral head will be the key to success. This paper reviews the research progress of modeling schemes, modeling animals and modeling standards.