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 ... View answer

My sister has been diagnosed with Osteonecrosis and has been asked to do a surgery which as per the doctor is very rare in india. Please advise me on the same. ... View answer

to serious bone loss ( osteonecrosis ) if taken in high enough doses for a long time. Can you please ... View answer

image suggestive of bilateral avascular necrosis with class c lesion i.e. osteonecrosis focus signal ... or deformity of head. .Mild bilateral hip joint effusion . ... View answer

[A doctor recommended that a receive an injection of Prolia to treat osteoporosis . I understand that this can cause necrosis of the jaw. How do I find out in about what percentage of cases lead to necrosis?] View answer

has now developed osteonecrosis of the right femoral head. This drug has been reported to rarely cause osteonecrosis of the jaw. Are you aware of any reports in the medical literature that have an... View answer

compatible with osteonecrosis of the knee. extensive edema in surrounding trabecular bone. I0mm and subchondral defect. I understand what osteonecrosis is and pending ortho eval but it is month away. does... View answer

My Mom has Osteonecrosis, She wants a knee replacement and they say they can;t help her. The knee cap is dead, dicingrating legiments and torn and twisted. Why can they not help her? What is she ... View answer

My doctor thinks I may have avascular necrosis in my right hip. On the xray it looked as though at least 20% of the ball of my hip was gone from the top. Will I need a hip replacement now or later. I ... View answer

IF one has a hip replacement and the procedure uses cement this introduces a second interface of dissimilar materials. The first being the prosthesis and bone interface. Does this introduce that likelihood ... View answer