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Aseptic bone necrosis (ABN), also called avascular necrosis or osteonecrosis, is where bone and marrow die in the absence of an infective agent. It can affect any bone, and half of cases show multiple sites of damage, but primarily affects the joints at the shoulder, knee, and hip.
The condition shows necrosis anywhere in the bone. Damage within the length of the bone is usually asymptomatic. Necrosis in the epiphysis or in the bone joints, which extends into adjacent cartilage is more serious. All dead bone cells are, eventually, reabsorbed and replaced. But new bone is soft, may misshape or fracture under pressure producing malformed joint surfaces and hence pain and mobility problems, afflictions such as arthritis. These joints must be treated surgically, by replacement.
It can be caused by a number of conditions that damage bone cells, including fractures, vascular compression, hypertension, vasculitis, thrombosis, the use of corticosteroids, and damage from radiation.
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Avascular Necrosis - Offers a personal story since contracting this disease. Including information and a diary.
Dr Yoon's Osteonecrosis Clinic - Describes information about osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis aseptic necrosis AVN ON) of femoral head which is a disabling disease developed in the hip joint.
Kienbock's Disease - Australia - A support and information group in Australia interacting by message or chat room for people with avascular necrosis of the lunate.
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Legg Perthes Support Group International - Part of the National Osteonecrosis Foundation, offering encouragement, medical information, online discussions and a message board.
Meta Description: [ Legg Perthes Support Group for families dealing with the disease. ]
Osteonecrosis Listserver - Internet forum for osteonecrosis (also called avascular necrosis) offering information and support.
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