Avascular Necrosis Flashcards
1
Q
AN
A
death of bone secondary to disrupted blood supply
2
Q
risk
A
steroid use
fracture
chemo
3
Q
signs
A
initially asymptomatic
pain, stiffness
pain can radiate from location
4
Q
investigation
A
MRI
5
Q
management
A
joint replacement
6
Q
what are the commonest areas to affect
A
wrist
femoral head
7
Q
what could be seen on an x-ray
A
osteopenia
microfractures
