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Osteonecrosis of the Knee eMedicine Orthopedics

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Description: Osteonecrosis is a disease characterized by a derangement of osseous circulation leading to actual necrosis of osseous tissue. Osteonecrosis of the knee has been divided into 2 separate entities, spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee (SPONK) and secondary osteonecrosis.
Synonyms and related keywords: spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee, SPONK, secondary osteonecrosis, avascular necrosis, AVN, aseptic necrosis, ischemic necrosis, idiopathic necrosis, knee pain, knee arthritis
Rajadhyaksha, Mont & Levine 2004

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Author/Contact: Rajadhyaksha, Mont & Levine
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Language: English

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