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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head

Jan 16, 2010 | Centeno-Schultz Blog, Hip, International Cellular Medicine Society

Avascular necrosis (also know as osteonecrosis) is a disease in which bone death occurs. While the exact cause is unknown there are known risk factors which include alcoholism, excessive steroid use, trauma and vascular compression. Avascular necrosis...

Avascular Necrosis

Feb 8, 2009 | Centeno-Schultz Blog, Hip

Avascular Necrosis (AVN) is an unfortunate disease where the blood supply to the hip bone (femoral head) is disrupted with loss of bone integrity and eventual collapse of the femoral head and joint. Trauma, use of steroids, alcohol abuse, damage from radiation,...