Osteonecrosis of the knee (also known as avascular necrosis) is a painful condition that occurs when the blood supply to a section of bone, jaw bone and/or in the femur (thighbone) and/or tibia (shinbone) is disrupted.
It can also affect the jaw and any bone.
Because bone cells need a steady supply of blood to stay healthy, osteonecrosis can ultimately lead to destruction of the common bone affected: jaw, hip joint, knee joint and severe arthritis.
Knee:
Osteonecrosis of the knee most often occurs in the knobby portion of the thigh bone, on the inside of the knee (medial femoral condyle).
However, it may also occur on the outside of the knee (lateral femoral condyle) and/or on the flat top of the shinbone (tibial plateau).
Osteonecrosis of the knee can affect anyone, but is more common in people over the age of 60.
Woman are more likely than men to develop the condition.
Cause
Unknown
Injury:
Jaw stress fracture/dislocation
Knee/hip stress fracture/dislocation—combined with some type of trauma to the knee/hip)
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
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