Bone disease Flashcards
1
Q
Systemic causes of avascular necrosis
A
Sickle cell anaemia SLE Scleroderma Infective endocarditis Alcoholism Extensive burns Radiation Diabetes mellitus Steroid therapy Cushing's syndrome Gaucher's disease
2
Q
Local causes predisposing to avascular necrosis
A
Rheumatoid arthritis of joint
Trauma (e.g. fractured NOF)
Severe osteoarthritis
Psoriatic arthropathy
