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How Can Avascular Necrosis In The Joints Be Treated?

Hello, I am a 36 yr old female with avascular necrosis in several joints in my body. I have received a total left knee replacement at 33 yrs old. I also had a core decompression on my left hip at age 31. I was recently diagnosed with avn in my right talus. Ortho doc said it was significant avn but has not yet collapsed. He said that all he could do is a bone fusion. However for the next 2 months he wants me to wear a brace to see if that helps. I m just wondering is this is all that can be done. To me a bone fusion seems pretty drastic and if there are any other options out there I would like to know about them. Thank you
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
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Hi,

Management of avascular necrosis depends on the degree of movement limitations caused/duration of the problem & the age or health of the patient... also the basic cause. No treatment delays the advent of disease & no help for prevention or regression has been seen.

Palliative management consists of -
-Rest /reduced weight bearing with help of gadgets like Cruches.
-Oral cause specific medication with expert consultation.
-Extracorporeal shock wave therapy as per expert advise.
-Surgery.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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How Can Avascular Necrosis In The Joints Be Treated?

Hi, Management of avascular necrosis depends on the degree of movement limitations caused/duration of the problem & the age or health of the patient... also the basic cause. No treatment delays the advent of disease & no help for prevention or regression has been seen. Palliative management consists of - -Rest /reduced weight bearing with help of gadgets like Cruches. -Oral cause specific medication with expert consultation. -Extracorporeal shock wave therapy as per expert advise. -Surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician