What is avascular necrosis of the hip?
Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip is an abnormal and possibly crippling condition in which blood cannot get to the hip bone. When the blood supply to the bone is blocked, the area without blood supply can die. This may lead to collapse of the bone requiring replacement with an artificial hip joint. However, if AVN Is recognized in its early stages, it may be possible to reverse this condition and save the hip joint.
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