Question 1

my 67 years old mom has onfh (osteonecrosis of the femeral head) on both hip joints, what's success rate on surgery to replace total hip in her age?

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Very high.: Most people who undergo total hip replacement for osteonecrosis do very well. She should ask her orthopedic surgeon though.

Question 2

my 67 years old mom has onfh (osteonecrosis of the femeral head) on both hip joints, what are the risks on surgery to replace total hip?

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Statistics: Every center where this procedure is performed will provide you with statistics (so you can compare) of the adverse outcomes and inform you of risks involved in this particular case. In general bleeding, anesthesia misshaps, residual pain, etc are common risks of surgery of this type. Consult your dr, good luck !

Question 3

my mom has onfh (osteonecrosis of the femeral head) on both hip joints and she is 67 years old, is there some effective treatment to heal/resolve it?

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Total hip replacemen: Once the bones have necrosed there are really only two option:  1- treat the pain for rest of your life. 2- total hip replacement should be considered.

Question 4

whats avascular necrosis of the femoral head?

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Bone death: Avascular necrosis (also osteonecrosis, bone infarction, aseptic necrosis, ischemic bone necrosis, and (avn) is a disease where there is cellular death (necrosis) of bone components due to interruption of the blood supply.

Question 5

is there any reliable cure for avascular necrosis of the femoral head?

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Avascular necrosis: There is no medication to cure avascular necrosis, but the problem can be effectively treated with joint transplantation. It is important to avoid this surgery for as long as comfortably possible, because joint replacements have a limited lifespan and it is not fun to go through multiple procedures.

Question 6

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

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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 7

2weeks ago, i(f/31)was diagnosed as bilateral avascular necrosis on femoral head( grade i). how can i do excercise to strength the muscle around hip?

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See details: The first question is what caused you to have avascular necrosis in the first place? I would ask your orthopedist if referral to a physical therapist is advisable. The therapist can review appropriate exercise with you.

Question 8

i am 60 years old and osteonecrosis of the knee  the lateral femoral condyle been battling with pain is there any cure? with electrical stimulation

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Yes according to : Mayo clinic, electrical stimulation. Electrical currents may encourage your body to grow new bone to replace the area damaged by avascular necrosis. Electrical stimulation can be used during surgery and applied directly to the damaged area. Or it can be administered through electrodes attached to your skin.

Question 9

what is osteonecrosis of the jaw?

Accepted Answer

A drug side-effect: The drugs for osteoporosis and metastatic bone cancer called bisphosphonates (includes fosamax, actonel, boniva, reclast, (zoledronic acid) zometa, aredia) are associated with a side-effect where part of the bone of the jaw dies, the gum sloughs off, and bone shows where the gum was lost.  It is treatable but not always curable.  It has also been found with bevicizumab, an anti-cancer drug, and after jaw radiation.

Question 10

how painful is osteonecrosis of the jaw?

Accepted Answer

Osteonecrosis: This most often is painful but there are times where there is not much pain. You cannot use this as diagnostic symptom. You need to have your dentist evaluate things to make sure what is going on.

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My 67 years old mom has onfh (osteonecrosis of the femeral head) on both hip joints, what's success rate on surgery to replace total hip in her age?

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My 67 years old mom has onfh (osteonecrosis of the femeral head) on both hip joints, what are the risks on surgery to replace total hip?

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My mom has onfh (osteonecrosis of the femeral head) on both hip joints and she is 67 years old, is there some effective treatment to heal/resolve it?

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Whats avascular necrosis of the femoral head?

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Is there any reliable cure for avascular necrosis of the femoral head?

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

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2weeks ago, i(f/31)was diagnosed as bilateral avascular necrosis on femoral head( grade i). how can i do excercise to strength the muscle around hip?

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I am 60 years old and osteonecrosis of the knee the lateral femoral condyle been battling with pain is there any cure? with electrical stimulation

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What is osteonecrosis of the jaw?

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How painful is osteonecrosis of the jaw?

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