Aseptic necrosis
Aseptic necrosis (ay-SEP-tik neh-KROH-sis) is a condition in which there is a loss of blood flow to bone tissue, which causes the bone to die.
Common bones affected[edit | edit source]
It is most common in the hips, knees, shoulders, and ankles.
Steroid use and aseptic necrosis[edit | edit source]
It may be caused by long-term use of steroids, alcohol abuse, diving underwater, joint injuries, and certain diseases, such as cancer and arthritis.
Medication induced aseptic necrosis[edit | edit source]
It may also occur at some point in time after cancer treatment that included methotrexate, bisphosphonates, or corticosteroids as noted above.
Other names[edit | edit source]
Also called avascular necrosis, ischemic necrosis, and osteonecrosis.
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