Avascular Necrosis (Hip) Flashcards
1
Q
What is Avascular Necrosis
A
Death of Bone due to Loss of Blood Supply
2
Q
Epidemiology of Avascular Necrosis (3)
A
Males > female
35-50 Years Old
Bilateral
3
Q
Risk Factors for Avascular Necrosis (9)
A
Irradication Fracture Dislocation Idiopathic Hypercoaguable Steroids Sickle Cell/Lymphoma/Leukemia Caisson Disease Alcohol
4
Q
Which conditions are risk factors for avascular necrosis? (3)
A
Sickle Cell
Lymphoma
Leukemia
5
Q
Trauma to what blood supply can lead to Avascular Necrosis
A
Femoral Head through Intracapsular Fracture
6
Q
Symptoms of Avascular Necrosis (3)
A
Insidious onset groin pain
Pain with impact and stairs
Limp
7
Q
Treatment of Avascular Necrosis
A
NSAIDS Bisphosphonates Anticoagulants Core Decompression Rotational Osteotomy Total Hip Replace
8
Q
What is the operation called to move lesion away from weight bearing area in avascular necrosis
A
rotational osteotomy
