Avascular Necrosis

What is Avascular Necrosis?

Bones are living tissue which they rely on blood vessels to bring blood to keep them alive. If one blood vessel is damaged it may not cause problems, since there may be a backup blood supply coming in from a different direction. But certain joints of the body have only a few blood vessels that bring in blood. One of these joints is the hip. When the blood supply is damaged, it is called Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the hip. Another name for this condition is Osteonecrosis.

Symptoms of Avascular Necrosis

• Pain felt in groin area, buttock area and down the front of the thigh
• Limping
• Stiffness in the hip joint

Causes of Avascular Necrosis

• Fractures of the femoral neck
• Dislocation of the hip out of the socket
• Smoking

Treatment for Avascular Necrosis

• Anti-inflammatory medication or injection
• Using walker or crutches
• Surgery

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