MSK Vascular Flashcards
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Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head
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A type of osteonecrosis due to disruption of blood supply to the proximal femur. There are approximately 10000 to 20000 new cases reported each year in the United States alone. It can occur due to a variety of causes, either traumatic or atraumatic in origin.
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Gangrene
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Gangrene is death of body tissue due to a lack of blood flow or a serious bacterial infection. Gangrene commonly affects the arms and legs, including the toes and fingers. It can also occur in the muscles and in organs inside the body, such as the gallbladder. The bacteria Clostridium perfringens can cause gangrene, as well as Pseudomonas.
