Osteonecrosis
| Definition: |
Death of a bone or part of a bone, either atraumatic or posttraumatic. |
| Notes: |
OSTEORADIONECROSIS & FEMUR HEAD NECROSIS are available |
| Also Called: |
Kienbock Disease,Necrosis, Aseptic, of Bone,Necrosis, Avascular, of Bone |
| Previously Indexed: |
Bone Diseases (1966-1976),Necrosis (1966-1976) |
Osteonecrosis Categories.
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Femur Head Necrosis - Aseptic or avascular necrosis of the femoral head. The major types are idiopathic (primary), as a complication of fractures or dislocations, and LEGG-PERTHES DISEASE. |
Osteonecrosis Definitions and Terms
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