Avascular Necrosis of the Hip
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Evaluation
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questions for doctor
specialist
Home Care
pain in adults
pain in children
taking control
using a cane
using a walker
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Avascular Necrosis of the Hip Treatment
Treatment for avascular necrosis of the hip may include:
Reduce
stress
on the hip:
Use a walker.
Use crutches.
Use a cane.
Medications to prevent bone loss:
Fosamax
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain
Ibuprofen
(
Motrin
,
Advil
)
Naproxen
(
Anaprox
,
Naprosyn
,
Aleve
)
Ketoprofen
(
Orudis
)
Narcotic pain medication
Physical therapy for avascular necrosis of the hip
Surgery for avascular necrosis of the hip
To reduce
swelling
or pressure inside the hip joint
Hip replacement
Avascular necrosis of the hip clinical trials
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Avascular Necrosis of the Hip Treatment: Questions For Doctor
Related Topics:
Hip bursitis
Hip dislocation
Hip injury
Hip pain (unilateral)
Osteoarthritis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
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Hip pain
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Last Updated: Sep 29, 2008
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Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Avascular Necrosis of the Hip References:
Balakrishnan A, Schemitsch EH, Pearce D, McKee MD. Distinguishing transient osteoporosis of the hip from avascular necrosis. Can J Surg. 2003 Jun;46(3):187-92.
Desai MM, Sonone S, Bhasme V. Efficacy of alendronate in the treatment of avascular necrosis of the hip. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2005 Jun 21.
Watson RM, Roach NA, Dalinka MK. Avascular necrosis and bone marrow edema syndrome. Radiol Clin North Am. 2004 Jan;42(1):207-19.