The death of bone tissue, called AVN, is caused by a lack of blood to the ball of the hip joint, or the femoral head. Ultimately, the cartilage surface collapses, leading to arthritis.
Hip Avascular Necrosis (AVN)
Several factors can contribute to AVN of the hip, which leads to decreased blood supply in the bone, affecting bone health and increasing pain in the joint.
Hip AVN has multiple stages ranging from mild to severe. Understanding the stage and symptoms will help determine which treatment is the best option for each patient.
A minimally invasive option, core decompression removes the dying bone tissue to provide the right environment for new, healthy bone to grow when chosen for the right patient.
A minimally invasive option, core decompression removes the dying bone tissue to provide the right environment for new, healthy bone to grow when chosen for the right patient.
