What Is Avascular Necrosis?
Avascular necrosis (AVN) is the death of bone tissue due to a loss of blood supply. You might also hear it called osteonecrosis, aseptic necrosis, or ischemic bone necrosis.
If it isn’t treated, AVN can cause the bone to collapse. AVN most often affects your hip. Other common sites are the shoulder, knees, and ankles.
Symptoms of Avascular Necrosis
In its early stages, AVN usually doesn’t have symptoms. As the disease gets worse, it becomes ...
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