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Avascular necrosis: (AVN) A condition in which the poor blood supply to an area of bone leads to bone death. The head of the femur is often the site of AVN. Also called avascular necrosis and osteonecrosis.
Interruption of the blood supply to a structure causing it to ‘die’ or disintegrate. In children, a stress fracture to the top of the thigh bone can ...
Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis) — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this bone condition.
Avascular necrosis (AVN) is defined as cellular death of bone components due to interruption of the blood supply; the bone structures then collapse, resulting ...
Avascular necrosis; Osteonecrosis; Ischemic bone necrosis; AVN; Aseptic necrosis
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