Avascular necrosis is the death of bone tissue (femoral head) in the hip due to a lack of blood supply. This can ultimately lead to the destruction of the hip joint and arthritis. Although avascular necrosis can occur in any bone, however, hip joint is the most commonly affected by it.
Avascular Necrosis Hip / Core Decompression Hip
Causes of Avascular Necrosis of Hip joint
It occurs due to disrupted blood supply to the femoral head due to any of the following:
Steroid Intake
Disorders like sickle cell
Decreased hemoglobin or oxygen-carrying component of blood
Sea divers
Inadequate nourishment
Symptoms of Avascular Necrosis of Hip Joint
Osteonecrosis develops in stages and may vary from several months to over a year. It causes following symptoms:
The first symptom is hip pain
Followed by a dull ache or throbbing pain in the groin or buttock area
Difficulty standing and putting weight on the affected hip