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Although the disease called osteonecrosis was discovered in Egyptian mummies, there is a lack of information available in understanding and treating this disease. The word osteonecrosis comes from a combination of two words which mean that part of the bone is no longer alive and cannot regenerate itself due to a lack of blood supply.
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In most cases, the disease attacks people in their late thirties and forties for the first time. If left untreated, it will eventually destroy the joint, thereby requiring a joint replacement. It is estimated that 10% of all hip replacements performed in the United States are due to osteonecrosis (also called avascular necrosis). Although osteonecrosis is not life threatening, it is extremely debilitating, especially when |
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The juvenile version of osteonecrosis is known as Perthes Disease and usually afflicts children from ages four through twelve. |
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