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My dad is diagnosed with avascular necrosis due to his fracture on his left hip joint 2 years back. what can he do to recover faster?
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It depend: The treatment goal for avascular necrosis is to prevent further bone loss. What treatment you receive depends on the amount of bone damage you already have. Non surgical treatment to surgical treatment.
Answered 12/31/2022
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A total hip replacement would get him back to his usual activity level the fastest.
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