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Suggest Treatment For Osteonecrosis

Posted on Fri, 4 Nov 2016

Question: I have osteonocrosis of the hip and its stage 2 with a cyst. I am unsure if I want to go through the core decompression and bone graft and would like to know is it an option to just get a hip replacement?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Core decompression should be tried at your stage

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.Avascular necrosis will required hip arthroplasty one day. But by core decompression you can delay this for few years. So I would suggest you to go for core decompression. Also try to avoid smoking or alcohol. Avoid heavy activities. Take Osteophos 10 mg per day. Remember core decompression is not a substitute and you will need hip replacement.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (39 minutes later)

Thats why I'm confused. If it's not a substitute and I'm going to eventually need a replacement why go through this and just go ahead with the replacement?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Because you can delay hip replacement

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Hip replacement has its limitation. It works for 20 to 30 years depending on activities. So if you can delay total hip for three five years then it is good for you. Also core decompression is not a big procedure and you will be discharged in one day. So I would suggest you to go ahead with this procedure.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (20 hours later)

I am a janitor at an apartment building. How long before i can go back to work?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can walk in three to four days after surgery

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You will be able to walk after two to three days after surgery. And start working in a week.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T