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Suggest Treatment For Avascular Necrosis

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Posted on Thu, 27 Apr 2017
Question: Hi I was recently diagnosed with avascular necrosis I was curious to know if I can be prescribed medical marijuana and if that would even help relieve pain thank you
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Marijuana has no role as painkiller.

Detailed Answer:
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I am Dr Gopal.Goel.Orthopedic Surgeon

Avascular necrosis is due to depletion of blood supply in hip bone. It leads to secondary arthritis which causes pain.

Marijuana has no role as a medical pain-killer in avascular necrosis of hip. For pain you can take tynelol.

Thanks for the question.
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Suggest Treatment For Avascular Necrosis

Brief Answer: Marijuana has no role as painkiller. Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Gopal.Goel.Orthopedic Surgeon Avascular necrosis is due to depletion of blood supply in hip bone. It leads to secondary arthritis which causes pain. Marijuana has no role as a medical pain-killer in avascular necrosis of hip. For pain you can take tynelol. Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question