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Diagnosed With AVN In Left Hip

Hi, My sister has been diagnosed with AVN in left hip... dr say that its in the 2nd stage and there in no damage in the bone and the shape is restored.. She is currently on medication and doctor is expecting that if she improves by medication no surgery would be required... she is 25 yrs of age... all I want to know is that how successful are these medications??
Sat, 3 May 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
hi,
i understand your concern.
since there is no damage in the bone and shape is restored and also your sister is 25 years of age only, you can try medications. although the results of these medications is not very predictable. you can also go in for a surgery called CORE DECOMPRESSION WITH FIBULAR GRAFTING which is typically recommended for stage 1 and 2A. you can discuss this with your treating doctor.
although the cause of AVN in majority of cases is unknown one should try and eliminate certain risk factors associated with it e.g., smoking, long term steroid intake.
regards
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Diagnosed With AVN In Left Hip

hi, i understand your concern. since there is no damage in the bone and shape is restored and also your sister is 25 years of age only, you can try medications. although the results of these medications is not very predictable. you can also go in for a surgery called CORE DECOMPRESSION WITH FIBULAR GRAFTING which is typically recommended for stage 1 and 2A. you can discuss this with your treating doctor. although the cause of AVN in majority of cases is unknown one should try and eliminate certain risk factors associated with it e.g., smoking, long term steroid intake. regards