Avascular necrosis

Compr Ther. 1998 May;24(5):251-5.

Abstract

There are multiple conditions associated with the development of osteonecrosis including trauma, hemoglobinopathies, Caisson disease, local infiltrative lesions, hypercortisolism, alcohol consumption, chronic renal failure, and autoimmune disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiography
  • Femur Head / blood supply
  • Femur Head / injuries
  • Femur Head Necrosis* / diagnosis
  • Femur Head Necrosis* / etiology
  • Glucocorticoids / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Ischemia / complications
  • Ischemia / diagnosis
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Wounds and Injuries / complications

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids