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What is aseptic necrosis?

Aseptic necrosis is bone death caused by poor blood supply to the area. It is most common in the hip, knee, and shoulder.

Alternative Names:

Avascular necrosis; Osteonecrosis; Ischemic bone necrosis; AVN

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Posts on aseptic necrosis (28)

I'm at a loss - Orthopedics Community

- Apr 03, 2009

I'm 29, and all of the sudden my knees have taken over my life, and I'm at a loss.. 13 year...

Can sinuses hurt behind the eyes? - Allergy Community

- Oct 16, 2007

I have been having some pressure around the bridge of my nose and behind my eyes. I have s...

just a few lines.... - Depression Community

- Apr 09, 2007

this isjust a few lines from a song written by 2 brothers here in Maine, one of them is now...

Fishoil with Paxil - Anxiety Community

- Apr 27, 2007

I just started taking Fish oil today was my 2nd day... But i've always been anxious about t...

PLEASE HELP!!!!! Does my child have milk allergies? - Allergy Community

- May 20, 2008

My daughter is 6 years old and has had a runny nose forever!!!!! She has seen an allergist...

aseptic necrosis or early osteochondritis of medial femoral condyle - Orthopedics Community

- Jan 06, 2009

I had a MRI in July showing medial tibia plateau fracture. Now in December is shows that is...

avn/osteonecrosis - Rare Diseases Community

- Aug 25, 2008

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Severe Hip Pain - Orthopedics Community

- Sep 09, 2009

Hello! I am a 28 year old female who has been having severe outer hip pain for about a yea...

What is Sclerotic Foci? - Orthopedics Community

- Jul 17, 2009

I had an x-ray of my right leg and knee yesterday due to mild pain. The Doctor told me ther...

Data about osteonecrosis - Hepatitis C Community

- May 20, 2008

Does someone know published data about osteonecrosis caused by IFN treatment in other indic...

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