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Osteonecrosis (Avascular Necrosis)
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What Is It?
What Are the Symptoms?
Treatment Options
Who Is At Risk?
Resources and Suggestions
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What Is It?
Osteonecrosis (OS-tee-oh-knee-CROW-sis), also called Avascular Necrosis
(A-vas-cue-lar-knee-CROW-sis), is a bone disorder that decreases the blood supply to the
affected area, leads to tiny breaks within the bone, and can eventually cause bones to
collapse.
What Are the Symptoms?
- Joint stiffness
- Limited motion
- Muscle spasms
- Pain
Treatment Options
- Assistive devices
- Heat
- Medications: NSAIDs
- Surgery
Who Is At Risk?
It occurs most often in people between the ages of 30 and 60, affecting slightly more
men than women. Those most at risk are:
- Alcoholics.
- People taking high doses of steroids.
- People with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus.
- Scuba divers who have the bends.
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