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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis, also known as Osteonecrosis has several causes. AVN condition (Femur head) Loss of blood supply to the bone can be caused by an injury, joint dislocation, or by certain risk factors (nontraumatic avascular necrosis), such as some medications (steroids), blood coagulation disorders, or excessive alcohol use.
Conservative Treatment- Medicines
- Reduced weight bearing
- Range-of-motion exercises
- Electrical stimulation
Conservative treatments have been used experimentally alone or in combination. However, these treatments rarely provide lasting improvement. Therefore, most patients will eventually need surgery to repair the joint permanently.
Surgical Treatment- Core decompression
- Osteotomy
- Bone graft
- Arthroplasty/total joint replacement
For most people with avascular necrosis, treatment is an ongoing process. Doctors may first recommend the least complex and invasive procedure, such as protecting the joint by limiting movement, and watch the effect on the patient's condition. Other treatments then may be used to prevent further bone destruction and reduce pain. It is important that patients carefully follow instructions about activity limitations and work closely with their doctor to ensure that appropriate treatments are used.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
- Qualified high standard of professional conduct and safe practice member from British Acupuncture Council.
- Full membership of Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (UK).
- Bachelor of Medicine from University of medicine in China.
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Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
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