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What is avascular necrosis of the hip?

Avascular necrosis of the hip is a hip condition involving loss of blood supply to bone, which can lead to pain, joint damage, and movement limits.
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What is avascular necrosis of the hip?

Avascular necrosis of the hip is a hip condition involving loss of blood supply to bone, which can lead to pain, joint damage, and movement limits.

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Hip condition

IOI treats avascular necrosis of the hip.

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Evaluation and imaging help determine the stage of the condition and whether nonsurgical care, monitoring, or surgical consultation is appropriate.

Your surgeon or care team can confirm what applies to your situation.

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