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Avascular necrosis
Also known as osteonecrosis, this is the death of a bone caused by an interruption of the blood supply. This can result in tiny bone fractures and eventual destruction of the entire bone.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Is a type of:Bone diseases
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Rare
Rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | |||||
| Preteen6-13 | |||||
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | |||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 |
How it can usually be treated?
Incurable but treatment can help
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
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