Bone Health

Avascular Necrosis (Aseptic Necrosis) of the hip represents a condition where the hip has at least temporarily lost the critical blood supply to the ball part (femoral head) of the hip. This can cause a condition where the bone begins to collapse at this weakened site and then arthritis can begin.

Avascular necrosis (AVN), better known as osteonecrosis, of the femoral head, is "a disease that causes death of bone."

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