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Avascular Necrosis (AVN)

Written by discmdgroup | Jun 22, 2012 10:36:30 PM

Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip

This condition occurs when a bone's normal blood supply is disrupted. The affected bone cells die, and the dead bone weakens and may begin to fracture and collapse, leading to arthritis. It most commonly affects the head of the femur, but can also affect other bones in the body.

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