Tag: Avascular Necrosis

  • Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

    Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Definition and Description of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) is a medical condition that occurs during adolescence when the ball at the head of the femur (thigh bone) slips off the neck of the femur due to a weakness in the growth plate. This displacement can lead…

  • Ischemic Necrosis of Bone

    Ischemic Necrosis of Bone Definition and Description of Ischemic Necrosis of Bone Ischemic necrosis of bone, also known as avascular necrosis, occurs when the blood supply to the bone is interrupted or reduced, leading to bone tissue death. This condition typically affects the femoral head, but it can occur in any bone. The lack of…

  • Avascular Necrosis of Bone

    Avascular Necrosis of Bone Definition and Description of Avascular Necrosis of Bone Avascular necrosis (AVN), also known as osteonecrosis, is a medical condition that occurs when blood flow to a bone is disrupted, leading to bone tissue death. This often results in the bone becoming weak and potentially collapsing. AVN can affect any bone in…