Osteonecrosis

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Synonyms

• Avascular Necrosis of Bone
• Aseptic Necrosis
• Ischemic Necrosis of Bone

Disorder Subdivisions

• None

General Discussion

Osteonecrosis is the destruction (necrosis) of bone tissue, often due to an interference with the supply of blood to the bone. It most commonly affects the joints and bones of the hips, knees and/or shoulders. It may occur as a result of bone injuries (trauma-related osteonecrosis) or in conjunction with other diseases or risk factors (nontraumatic osteonecrosis). Risk factors include excessive alcohol intake, some blood coagulation disorders, inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, and reactions to some medications such as steroids.

Resources

Arthritis Foundation

1330 West Peachtree Street

Atlanta, GA 30309

USA

Tel: 4048727100

Fax: 4048720457

Tel: 8005684045

Email: help@arthritis.org

Internet: http://www.arthritis.org



NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse

1 AMS Circle

Bethesda, MD 20892-3675

USA

Tel: 3014954484

Fax: 3017186366

Tel: 8772264267

TDD: 3015652966

Email: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov

Internet: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info



NIH/Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases - National Resource Center

2 AMS Circle

Bethesda, MD 20892-3676

USA

Tel: 2022230344

Fax: 2022932356

Tel: 8006242663

TDD: 2024664315

Email: niamsboneinfo@mail.nih.gov

Internet: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/



National Osteonecrosis Foundation

c/o NONF Suite 201

Good Samaritan Professional Bldg.

5601 Loch Raven Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21239

USA

Tel: 4105325985

Fax: 4105325908

Internet: http://www.nonf.org

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Last Updated:  5/10/2008

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Last updated:	May 10, 2008