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Diseases

Avascular Necrosis

Avascular necrosis is the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply. Also called osteonecrosis, avascular necrosis can lead to tiny breaks in the bone and the bone's eventual collapse.

SYMPTOMS

  • Pain areas: in the hip, buttocks, groin, knee, or thigh
  • Also common: collapse, joint stiffness, or limping

CAUSES

  • Dislocation or fracture of the thigh bone (femur). This type of injury can affect the blood supply to the bone, leading to trauma-related avascular necrosis. ...
  • Chronic corticosteroid use. ...
  • Excessive alcohol use. ...
  • Blood clots, inflammation, and damage to the arteries.

Chitradurga

Seebara, Behind Indian Oil Petrol Bunk, Basavakumara Swamy Mutt, Chitradurga - 577504

Kunigal

K Huraliborsandra, Gowdgere Post, Dhomratti Temple Road, Kunigal, Tumakuru District. - 572130

Bengaluru

36, KG Gollarapalya, Bolare (P), Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru - 560082