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Avascular Necrosis of the Hip

Underlying Cause

Avascular Necrosis of the Hip Underlying Cause

Causes of avascular necrosis of the hip include:

Long distance running
Hip dislocation
Hip fracture
Drug side effect:

Long-term corticosteroid use

Legg Perthes disease
Peripheral vascular disease
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis

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Related Topics:

Hip bursitis
Hip dislocation
Hip injury
Hip pain (unilateral)
Osteoarthritis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
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Last Updated: Feb 26, 2008 References

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.