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What is the better option for avn? waiting 5 years for thr or a treatment plan of core decompression and/or bone graft? pt is a 29 year old female?

Q: what is the better option for avn? waiting 5 years for thr or a treatment plan of core decompression and/or bone graft? pt is a 29 year old female?

: We do not have enough info for an appropriate advice. The choice depends upon the extent of involvement and location of disease so her orthopedist should know best. In general, for a a young patient I would consider conservative approaches first, i.e. Joint-preserving procedures, if possible.

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We do not have enough info for an appropriate advice. The choice depends upon the extent of involvement and location of disease so her orthopedist should know best. In general, for a a young patient I would consider conservative approaches first, i.e. Joint-preserving procedures, if possible.

Answered 11/1/2022

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What is the better option for avn? waiting 5 years for thr or a treatment plan of core decompression and/or bone graft? pt is a 29 year old female?

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