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Aseptic Necrosis of the Hip(Osteonecrosis of the Hip; Avascular Necrosis of the Hip; Ischemic Necrosis of the Hip; Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Hip)
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA DefinitionAseptic necrosis of the hip is the death of bone tissue in the head of the thigh bone (femur) due to poor blood supply. Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is a type of aseptic necrosis in children. It affects the growth plate at the upper end of the thigh bone.
CausesAseptic necrosis of the hip is caused by any event or health problem that blocks blood supply to the head of the femur. Risk FactorsThis problem is more common in people who are between 30 and 50 years of age. It is also more common in men. Some things that may raise the risk are:
SymptomsThere may not be symptoms in the early stage. People who do have problems may have:
DiagnosisThe doctor will ask about your symptoms and health history. A physical exam will be done. Images may be taken of the hip. This can be done with: TreatmentThe goal of treatment is to ease symptoms and stop damage. Treatments may include:
Other choices are: MedicationMedicine may be given to:
SurgerySome people may need surgery. Some options are:
PreventionThere are no guidelines to prevent aseptic necrosis. RESOURCES:Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians http://www.familydoctor.org Ortho Info—American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons http://orthoinfo.aaos.org References:Amanatullah DF, Strauss EJ, et al. Current management options for osteonecrosis of the femoral head: part 1, diagnosis and nonoperative management. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2011 Sep;40(9):E186-192.
Osteonecrosis of the hip in adults. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
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Last reviewed February 2020 by
EBSCO Medical Review Board
Warren A. Bodine, DO, CAQSM Last Updated: 3/24/2021 | |