Avascular necrosis is the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply (also called osteonecrosis). AVN can lead to tiny breaks in the bone and cause the bone to collapse ➡️ leading to debilitating #hippain. Surgery CAN help #avascularnecrosis #fixmyhip #hipsurgeon | Cory Calendine, M.D.

Hip pain is typically the first symptom of Avascular Necrosis (AVN, also called osteonecrosis). AVN can lead to a dull ache or throbbing pain in the groin or buttock area, making it more difficult to stand and put weight on the affected hip. It may take from several months to over a year for #AvascularNecrosis of the hip to progress to debilitating #hippain. Early diagnosis is important to improve outcomes 👇 How you suffered with Hip Pain? What has helped your #hippainrelief ? #osteonecrosis #H

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