Avascular Necrosis of Shoulder
Posted on 17th February 2022

Blood is needed to sustain life and promote the health of all the body’s tissue. If the blood supply to a tissue or an organ is interrupted, it can lead to tissue death. Similarly, when the blood supply to the bone is interrupted, it causes the death of bone tissue or Avascular Necrosis.

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Avascular Necrosis of the Hip Joint
Posted on 17th February 2022

Bones are living tissues. They provide shape and support to the body, protection to internal organs, and store vital minerals. Bones require a continuous blood supply to stay alive. Certain joints of the body, including the hip, have blood vessels that supply blood. When this blood supply is interrupted, it usually results in a condition known as Avascular Necrosis.

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Do you know alcohol is silently killing your bone tissues?
Posted on 17th February 2022

Frequent alcohol consumption is harmful to health, and it has an undesirable impact on every system of the human body. When the body contains more alcohol than the digestive system can digest, the excess alcohol builds up in the bloodstream, leading to changes in normal body functions and developing many chronic diseases.

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Do you know tobacco smoking can make your bone brittle?
Posted on 17th February 2022

Tobacco smoking is one of the largest health problems worldwide. Millions of people in the world live in poor health conditions because of smoking. Worldwide more than 7 million deaths are due to direct tobacco use. About 1.2 million are non-smokers dying because they are exposed to second-hand smoke

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Everything you need to know about Avascular Necrosis
Posted on 17th February 2022

Our bones are the living tissues that require blood to survive and function properly. Several blood vessels are responsible for supplying blood to the bone. Any injury or damage to these blood vessels can lead to damage to the entire bone. The hip joint is one of the complex joints with a few blood vessels. If the blood flow to this joint is interrupted, it can lead to Avascular Necrosis.

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Can high-intensity radiation therapy for cancer treatment result in bone death?
Posted on 17th February 2022

Cancer is a major health burden around the globe. Every year, about ten million people are diagnosed with different types of cancer worldwide, and more than half of them eventually die from it. In many underdeveloped countries, cancer is the second most common cause of death. As older people are most susceptible to cancer and population aging continues in many countries.

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Stages and Diagnosis of Avascular Necrosis
Posted on 17th February 2022

Bone disorders can affect the quality of life. Living with a debilitating bone disorder, such as Avascular Necrosis, can be challenging. The severe pain caused by the disease can give you sleepless nights and prevent you from performing even simple tasks, such as climbing stairs and using a washroom. However, understanding the implications of diagnosis can help doctors determine the best treatment option.

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When to treat AVN?
Posted on 17th February 2022

Timely diagnosis and treatment is very important to preserve the bone and the joint. Treatment initiation in early stages warrants better results.

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