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Osteonecrosis

What is it?

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

Treatments

  • Transplants (especially kidney transplant)

Medication

AAOS

Symptoms

  • Pain on inside of the jaw/knee/hip?
  • Swelling on front and inside the jaw/knee/hip?
  • Increased sensitivity when touching jaw/knee/hip?
  • Increased pain at night?
  • Difficulty in eating and swallowing (jaw)?
  • Difficult to stand and put weight on the affected knee/hip, and moving the knee/hip joint is painful?
  • Limited range of motion in the joint?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition can lead to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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