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I'd like info on aseptic necrosis plz?
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Bone death: Aseptic or avascular necrosis are older terms that describe none that has died without cause. The current term is osteonecrosis, but it all means the same thing. Dead bone. Try the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons web site for more information. Aaos.Org.
Answered 4/24/2013
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