Question 1

what are some of the non-drug treatments for avascular necrosis?

Accepted Answer

The non drug treatments for Avascular necrosis include::   Splint, Surgery.

Question 2

does chemotherapy cause avascular necrosis? does having cancer treatments such as chemo or radiation increase my risk of avascular necrosis?  .

Accepted Answer

Possible: Certain therapeutics, although not chemotherapy, that are commonly used in cancer patients can be associated with avascular necrosis (avn). Examples of these agents include: zometa, xgeva (denosumab) and avstin that can be associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw. Dexamethasone and radiation therapy can also cause avn.

Question 3

is sage therapy effective for avascular necrosis of the hip?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no evidence that it is helpful in any way.

Question 4

is there a natural cure or any other alternative than prosthesis for avascular necrosis in hip. if no for how long would the prosthesis last. im 30?

Accepted Answer

See details: There is no natural cure. In avn the blood supply to the head of the hip has been compromised to the extent that the bone has died and collapsed. If it reaches that stage replacing the femoral head is the only option. Early stage avn can be treated by non-weight bearing or core depression. The replacement should last 20+ years depending on your weight, activities, etc.

Question 5

is there any alternative for curing avascular necrosis(avn)?

Accepted Answer

No: If avascular necrosis (avn) has occurred, then part of the bone is dead (necrosis) and there is no cure. There are many causes from lupus to sickle cell disease to corticosteroids to alcohol abuse. The key is to prevent further avn by addressing the cause: treatment of alcoholism, reducing load (obesity) on the damaged bone, reducing the need for steroids, etc.

Question 6

can you tell me about avascular necrosis?

Accepted Answer

AVN: AVN is caused by a lack of blood supply to the bone due to either traumatic or non-traumatic reasons.  The bone then has death of its cells, which often leads to collapse of the affected bone.  Better imaging modalities have increased the number of cases diagnosed in recent years.

Question 7

what can be done about avascular necrosis  ?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: If caught early, an artificial blood vessel can be made for the hip, and probably other places. But this has to be done before xrays change, and require an early MRI to diagnose. If not caught early, replacement surgery is needed.

Question 8

can coffee cause avascular necrosis?

Accepted Answer

No: Although caffeine isn't good for bone density, regular consumption of coffee doesn't cause avascular necrosis.

Question 9

how to plan exercise routine for avascular necrosis?

Accepted Answer

Depends on location: Avascular necrosis can occur in a lot of locations. Exercise depends on pain tolerance and mechanics.  You have to individualize the program depending on the location of the avascular necrosis.

Question 10

can low vit d levels contribute  to avascular necrosis?

Accepted Answer

Most likely not: I do not know of any study to indicate that for sure.

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