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Is Surgery For AVN In Hip Safe After Third Month Of Pregnancy?

I have been dignoused with AVN and I was set to have an operation (drill) to create a new blood channel into the hip. I have just found out I am pregnant (4 weeks) and my doctor has cancelled the operation due to Xray being involved within first 3 months of the pregnancy. Would I be able to have operation after the first three months of the pregnancy?
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
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Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your query, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.

Sorry to hear about your AVN.
Your doctor has rightly suggested to postpone it till 14 weeks of pregnancy.
As you might be aware that organ formation is taking place in baby till 14 weeks of pregnancy and X rays can have bad effects on organ formation.

If it is necessary go ahead with surgery after 14 weeks.
I will suggest regular use of FOLIC ACID, B 12- to help both pregnancy and blood supply to hip.

I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you great health.
Dr Purushottam S Neurgaonkar
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Is Surgery For AVN In Hip Safe After Third Month Of Pregnancy?

Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your query, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options. Sorry to hear about your AVN. Your doctor has rightly suggested to postpone it till 14 weeks of pregnancy. As you might be aware that organ formation is taking place in baby till 14 weeks of pregnancy and X rays can have bad effects on organ formation. If it is necessary go ahead with surgery after 14 weeks. I will suggest regular use of FOLIC ACID, B 12- to help both pregnancy and blood supply to hip. I hope my answer helps you. Thanks. Wish you great health. Dr Purushottam S Neurgaonkar