Avascular Necrosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Avascular necrosis
A
Condition where blood supply is disrupted to the bone, resulting in bone death and can cause bone to collapse
2
Q
Symptoms of avascular necrosis (3)
A
Night pain
Hip and groin pain
Hip stiffness
3
Q
Common site of avascular necrosis?
A
Head of femur
4
Q
Causes of avascular necrosis? (2)
A
Fractured neck of femur
Prolonged steroid use
