What is AVN? Sign and symptoms of AVN.

 

Mri both hip joint in avn stir coronal sequence

What is AVN?

         Avascular necrosis (AVN) is the death of bone tissue due to a loss of blood supply. You would possibly also pay attention it known as osteonecrosis, aseptic necrosis, or ischemic bone necrosis.

        if it isn't always treated, AVN can reason the bone to crumble. AVN most customarily affects your hip.

What is the cause of AVN?

          Avascular necrosis is a ailment that consequences from the brief or everlasting loss of blood deliver to the bone. It occurs maximum usually within the ends of a long bone. Avascular necrosis can be the result of damage, use of drug treatments, or alcohol.

 

Signs and symptoms may additionally include joint pain and confined range of motion.

 

What causes avascular necrosis?

Avascular necrosis may be the result of the following:

• Injury
• Fracture
• Damage to blood vessels
• Long-term use of medicines
• Excessive, long-term use of alcohol
• Specific chronic medical conditions

 

What are the symptoms of avascular necrosis?

            The following are the most common symptoms of avascular necrosis. However, each person may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:

·        Minimal early joint pain

·        Increased joint pain as bone and joint begin to collapse

·        Limited range of motion due to pain

      The symptoms of avascular necrosis may look like other medical conditions or bone problems. Always talk with your physician for a diagnosis.