WHAT IS AVASCULAR NECROSIS (VATRAKTA - GAMBHIR TYPE)
Avascular necrosis (also referred to as aseptic necrosis or osteonecrosis) is a disease that results from poor blood supply to an area of bone causing bone death.
This is condition because the dead areas of bone do not function normally, are weakened and collapse.Common site-Neck of femur.
Pain associated with avascular necrosis is often severe and unrelenting.
What causes
(1) Avascular necrosis can be caused by trauma and damage to the blood vessels and that supply bone its oxygen.
(2) Poor blood circulation to the bone include an embolism of air or fat that blocks flow through the blood vessels, abnormally thick blood and vasculitis.
What conditions are associated with AV
(1) Alcoholism
(2) Steroid usage
(3) SLE-systemic lupus eythematosus
(4) Gaucher’s disease
Investigation
X-ray, CT scan,MRI
Treatment
Surgery
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