Osteonecrosis Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is osteonecrosis?
A condition where parts of bone are damaged and die out. It can be caused by direct injury to the bone (e.g. a fracture or dislocation), or indirect injury (e.g. alcohol, smoking, medications or radiotherapy).
Symptoms of osteonecrosis
Taking steroids
Difficulty moving the joint(s)
Knee pain
Hip pain
Questions your doctor may ask to check for osteonecrosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose osteonecrosis
Are you currently taking steroids (e.g. Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone, Dexamethasone)?
Are your joints stiff and difficult to move?
Do you have pain in the knee(s)
Do you have pain in your hip joints?
Treatment for osteonecrosis
Treatment aims to prevent further bone damage and reduce pain. This is done through lifestyle changes like taking weight off the joint, avoiding strenuous activity, and avoiding alcohol, smoking, culprit drugs and other causes of bone damage. In some cases, a bone surgery or transplant may be advised.
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Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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