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Avascular Necrosis

Location: http://www.drmendbone.com/hip.htm#AVN

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. Expert

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- OCOSH Classification: Bone Diseases: Osteonecrosis: Osteonecrosis Patient Information
- Patient Information: Hip: Other Hip Conditions

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Avascular Necrosis

Location: http://www.rothmaninstitute.com/patienteducation/joint/hip/avn.htm

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

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- OCOSH Classification: Bone Diseases: Osteonecrosis: Osteonecrosis Patient Information
- Patient Information: Hip: Other Hip Conditions

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About Osteonecrosis

Location: http://www.aboutjoints.com/patientinfo/topics/osteonecrosis/Osteonecrosis.html

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n overview of osteonecrosis including prevention, symptoms, diagnosis and surgical,non-surgical treatments. Sponsored by the Johns Hopkins University.

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- Patient Information: Hip: Arthritis Hip Replacement and Related Surgery
- Patient Information: Hip: Other Hip Conditions

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