Question 1

i m suffering from avascular necrosis of hips .... i m on medication taking vitamins calcium n sodium tablets ... plz suggest?

Accepted Answer

Osteonecrosis (AVN): Nonoperative management for avn of the femoral head (hips) is generally ineffective. If 15% or less of the femoral head is involved & no symptoms are present, there is a chance it will resolve without surgical intervention. Treatment with bisphosphonates has been tried with variable results. Joint preserving surgical procedures may be the best available option.

Question 2

my friend has early stage of avascular necrosis (avn) of the femoral head. what medication can help him recover?

Accepted Answer

AVN: AVN is an issue with blood supply to the head of the femur.  There are no medications that are routinely used to treat the condition.  Stopping the use of alcohol is encouraged, and ceasing steroids may be warranted in consult with the doctor.  The main treatment is phyisical therapy for symptom relief, and then surgical measures if the condition worsens during observation.

Question 3

what is the best pain relief medication for someone with avascular necrosis of the hip bones?

Accepted Answer

Whatever works: That was a terse answer, but that is the truth. Everything from over the counter meds to narcotics need to be used, but most people will eventually need narcotics due to the intense pain. Bisphosphonates are used to slow the damage, but does not alleviate the pain. Surgery is the definitive solution.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

does a torn rotator resemble avascular necrosis on an mri?

Accepted Answer

No: A torn rotator cuff primarily involves the rotator cuff tendons whereas avascular necrosis involves the humeral head (top of the long bone of the upper arm).

Each disease has certain features on mri.

Question 6

what is  avascular necrosis ?

Accepted Answer

Avascular necrosis: Bone is a living tissue that is constantly turning over; this involves tightly regulated systems of bone addition and subtraction. In order to deliver the cells that are responsible there needs to be adequate blood flow. If the blood flow is disrupted significantly, the affected areas can undergo avascular necrosis (avn). Avn can lead to collapse of the area and arthritis if it occurs near joints.

Question 7

is avascular necrosis serious?

Accepted Answer

Very: Other than trauma/ fractures, most common cause of need for hip replacent.

Question 8

anyone treated avascular necrosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ask an orthopedic surgeons.  We are the physicians who usually end up treating this condition as it may affect the hip, the knee, the ankle, the shoulder as well as other sites.

Question 9

how do you treat avascular necrosis?

Accepted Answer

Surgery, meds: The most common solution is joint replacement surgery, but bisphosphonate medications can be used first to try to slow the progression of bone death.

Question 10

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.

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