Avascular necrosis of the head of femur

Synonyms: FEMORAL HEAD, ASEPTIC NECROSIS OF; FEMORAL HEAD, AVASCULAR NECROSIS OF; ISCHEMIC NECROSIS OF FEMORAL HEAD; OSTEONECROSIS OF FEMORAL HEAD

Summary

Necrotic changes in the bone tissue of the femoral head due to interruption of blood supply. [from NCI]

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