AVN stands for avascular necrosis. It is nothing but death and damage to bones due to a lack of blood supply. It s also known as osteoradio necrosis, where the bone undergoes progressive death and collapses to pieces within the body. Trauma, alcoholism, radiation therapy, and long-term steroid use are some of the causes.
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How to treat slipped capital femoral epiphysis?
Query: Hello doctor,Avascular necrosis was caused by a slipped capital femoral epiphysis of the left hip in my 12-year-old girl. What is the treatment apart from a hip replacement? I need help. My daughter is in the middle of a bridge. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. 1. AVN (avascular necrosis) in pediatric patients requires injection of Zoledronic acid (single dose per year for three years) in specific doses, which are lower than adult doses depending upon the weight of the child. ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have pain in my knees and thighs. I have consulted many doctors, and they asked me to get a MRI scan done. My recent MRI report the last month showed that I m suffering from AVN of both hips of the femoral head and neck and also a bulging disk in L5 which is causing pain in my lower bac... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Alendronate has a prolonged process to make you better and pain-free. You require an injection. Stem cells do not work, so please do not go for it. All the patients I have seen have failed to use stem cell therapy. Also, refrain from core dec... Read Full »
Can problem in the hip cause knee pain?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 24-year-old. I have had stiffness and pain in my thighs and knees for more than a year. I cannot sit properly and stand up instantly. I am having problems with each and every activity involving my legs. I have reduced mobility and flexibility in my legs. My report shows AVN stage 3 ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hip avascular necrosis (AVN) and hip arthritis causes pain in the affected hip and also sometimes in the knees as the same nerve which supplies the hip also supplies the knee joint. It is called as obturator nerve. This nerve supplies both the joints. So if there is hip... Read Full »
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