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What Causes Avascular Necrosis In The Knee After A Knee Replacement?
My Husband has been diagnosed with AVN and has had both hips replaced. They have now said they see tracies in his knee s. He is 59 and not able to retire, we are at a loss. What to do next ?Why is this AVN happening to a healthy man? He had back surgerys over 10 years ago and was perscibed steriods, other than that we don t know what brought this on and how to treat it. Thanks for your time
Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Hello,
I think the avascular necrosis of the bones in the joint is due to the previous treatment with steroids. It is already known scientifically that cortisone (steroids) increases the risk for avascular necrosis of the hips and other joints. I think that your husband should have a knee replacement surgery sooner or later.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Edvin Selmani
I think the avascular necrosis of the bones in the joint is due to the previous treatment with steroids. It is already known scientifically that cortisone (steroids) increases the risk for avascular necrosis of the hips and other joints. I think that your husband should have a knee replacement surgery sooner or later.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Edvin Selmani
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