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Pathophysiology Of Aseptic Necrosis
Health Encyclopedia: Aseptic Necrosis
Aseptic necrosis is bone death caused from a disruption in the blood supply. It is most common in the hip, knee, and shoulder.
Alternative Names
Avascular necrosis; Osteonecrosis; Ischemic bone necrosis; AVN
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Aseptic necrosis results when part of the bonedoes not receive blood and dies. After a while part of the bone breaks off. If this condition is not treated, bone damage gets worse. Eventually, the healthy part ...
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