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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular necrosis is a disease caused by loss of the blood supply to the bones. Joint pain is the primary symptom. If AVN occurs near a joint, it can lead to collapse of the joint surface.
What Is Osteonecrosis?
Osteonecrosis is defined as the death of a localized portion of bone caused by poor blood supply. Learn more about osteonecrosis.
Guide to Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis)
Avascular Necrosis is a disease resulting from the temporary or permanent loss of the blood supply to the bones. The disease is also known as osteonecrosis, aseptic necrosis and ischemic bone necrosis.
Osteoarthritis Screening Quiz
Osteoarthritis is also known as "wear-and-tear" arthritis. It is typically seen as a primary disease in older people but can occur as a secondary condition in younger people. Injury, occupation, excess weight, and genetics are among the factors which cause the cartilage of a joint to wear away. Take our Osteoarthritis Screening Quiz.
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Treatments for the various stages of AVN are examined, from University of Pittsburgh.
Avascular Necrosis / Osteonecrosis
Definition, history, epidemiology, anatomy, cause, associated diseases and management of Avascular Necrosis(AVN) and Osteonecrosis (ON), from drdoc.
National Osteonecrosis Foundation
Information and support for ostenecrosis patients, from NONF.
