Avascular necrosis of the femoral head may lead to surgery to replace this joint
[DOC] [TLE] Femoral Head Avascular Necrosis Treatment & Management: Acute ... [PAR] Aug 16, 2015 ... Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head is a pathologic process that ... 
Surgical treatment of AVN can be broadly categorized as either prophylactic ... 
necrotic bone away from primary weight-bearing areas in the hip joint.