Avascular Necrosis of hip joint
Avascular Necrosis of hip joint The death of bone tissues due to decrease in blood supply is called Avascular Necrosis or Osteonecrosis. It can results in tiny breaks in the bones and bone’s collapse. Sign and symptoms Many people have no symptoms in the early stages of avascular necrosis. As the condition worsens, your affected joint might hurt only when you put weight on it. Pain associated with avascular necrosis of the hip might center on the groin, thigh or buttock. You may have severe pain if the bone and surrounding joint collapse making it unable to use your joints. The time between the initial symptoms and bone collapse can range from several months to more than a year. Causes and Risk Factors for Avascular Necrosis Things that can make avascular necrosis more likely include: Alcohol consumption Medical treatments like radiation therapy for cancer (as it weakens bones) Long term usage of steroid drugs Trauma (breaking or dislocating a hip) Certain medicatio...