Aseptic Necrosis

Aseptic Necrosis
(Avascular Necrosis or Osteonecrosis)

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• What is aseptic necrosis?
• What causes aseptic necrosis?
• What conditions are associated with aseptic necrosis?
• What are symptoms of aseptic necrosis?
• How is aseptic necrosis diagnosed?
• What is the treatment for aseptic necrosis?

What is aseptic necrosis?

Aseptic necrosis is a bone condition that results from poor blood supply to an area of bone causing bone death. This is a serious condition because the dead areas of bone do not function normally, are weakened, and can collapse. Aseptic necrosis is also referred to as avascular necrosis or osteonecrosis.