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Avascular necrosis of femur at knee? can it happen there?

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Yes: Yes it could happen.Thank you.

Answered 12/26/2022

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Yes: While avascular necrosis at the hip is most common, it can happen many other places; including in the femur at the knee.

Answered 3/25/2012

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Yes: There are a variety of sites that can be involved: knee, hip, shoulders and also. Ankles, feet. Hands, spine and wrists. It is also descrfibed in the jaw - but this appear to differ from the other types. The most common site in the knee is the inner or medial femoral condyle. Associations include: alcohol abuse, steroid usage (usually high doses over a long period), sickle cell, etc.

Answered 3/25/2012

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Yes.: It's a very common location for it. See an orthopedic knee surgeon for proper care.

Answered 7/5/2014

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