Hip Avascular Necrosis (AVN)
Hip avascular necrosis (AVN) results from the lack of blood supply to the ball of the hip joint, also known as the femoral head. This results in bone loss and destruction of the cartilage surface, which can lead to pain and hip arthritis.
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What is Hip Avascular Necrosis (AVN)?
Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Many factors can lead to the development of hip avascular necrosis. These factors decrease blood supply in the bone, affecting bone health and causing pain in the hip joint.
Hip Avascular Necrosis (AVN): Overview
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Hip Avascular Necrosis (AVN) Treatment
With and Without Surgery
Avoiding repeated and high-impact activities helps reduce stress at the hip joint. Physical therapy and pain-relieving methods can also help manage symptoms. In ongoing cases of hip arthritis where pain interferes with daily life, surgery may be considered.
Hip Avascular Necrosis (AVN): Treatment Options
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Hip Avascular Necrosis (AVN) Surgery
Surgical Animation
When nonsurgical management does not provide effective pain relief for hip arthritis, a total hip replacement is the recommended surgical option. This surgery replaces the ends of the ball and socket of the hip joint with metal and plastic implants.
Hip Avascular Necrosis (AVN): AVN Treatment With an Expandable Reamer Animation
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Hip Avascular Necrosis (AVN) Surgery
Surgical Demonstration
After dead bone is removed, biologics may be used during surgery for hip avascular necrosis. Biologics are a type of product made from living cells, which can help new bone grow.
Hip Avascular Necrosis (AVN): Treating a Femoral Head (Ball) Bone Lesion Using a Bone Marrow Graft
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