Why Is Core Decompression Used for Early-Stage Hip AVN?
Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip, also called osteonecrosis of the femoral head happens when part of the bone loses its blood supply and begins to break down. Catching this before the femoral head actually collapses matters a great deal, because it changes what treatments are realistically on the table. Core decompression is used in […]
7 Early Symptoms of Avascular Necrosis Most People Ignore
Imagine this: Ramesh, a 42-year-old businessman from Indore, had been limping slightly for months. He blamed it on a long work trip. His wife noticed he had stopped sitting cross-legged during family meals. He brushed it off as “age catching up.” Six months later, an MRI revealed he had advanced avascular necrosis of the hip. […]