Nonsurgical
Considered ineffective at stopping progression of ischemia
Bedrest, limit weightbearing, pain control
Medications
Bisphophonates, vasodilators, and anticoagulants have been used but efficacy has not yet been proven
Surgical
Total Join Replacement
Unfortunately, patients with osteonecrosis have an increased failure rate of the procedure.
Ongoing research for treatment
Joint preserving operations, Bone marrow decompression therapy,<unk> ized and nonvascularized bone grafts, Bone marrow grafting, and Osteotomy
Considered ineffective at stopping progression of ischemia
Bedrest, limit weightbearing, pain control
Bisphophonates, vasodilators, and anticoagulants have been used but efficacy has not yet been proven
Total Join Replacement
Unfortunately, patients with osteonecrosis have an increased failure rate of the procedure.
Joint preserving operations, Bone marrow decompression therapy,<unk> ized and nonvascularized bone grafts, Bone marrow grafting, and Osteotomy
Avascular necrosis of hip
Acute Trauma
Hip bursitis
Femur fracture
Ankle dislocation
Proximal
Knee dislocation
Intracapsular