Avascular Necrosis
Location
Library 2025
Event Type
Presentation
Start Date
8-5-2023 8:30 PM
End Date
8-5-2023 9:10 PM
Description
This paper examines the basics of avascular necrosis. Questions such as the cause, risk factors, anatomy affected, signs and symptoms, treatment options and prognosis are answered for avascular necrosis. Stages of avascular necrosis are explained which can impact what type of treatment option. Two case studies are presented to show the reality of patients living with avascular necrosis. The case studies dive deep into the emotional impact the diagnosis of avascular necrosis can cause. In order to be diagnosed with avascular necrosis, advanced imaging is needed such as an X-ray or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The case studies demonstrate how magnetic renaissance imaging was able to detect avascular necrosis earlier than X-ray. There are options for treatments before and after collapse of the joint. Once the joint collapses, a total joint replacement is necessary. Treatment before collapse is ideal, but most importantly, it is crucial to know what treatment options are available and are best for the patient. The complexity and the-not -fully-understood condition makes prognosis difficult to examine. Although, with the various treatment options available, there are many successful rates of outcomes post-operatively. Avascular necrosis remains unknown to many but should not be glossed over.
Faculty Sponsor: Professor Thomas Oldham
Avascular Necrosis
Library 2025
This paper examines the basics of avascular necrosis. Questions such as the cause, risk factors, anatomy affected, signs and symptoms, treatment options and prognosis are answered for avascular necrosis. Stages of avascular necrosis are explained which can impact what type of treatment option. Two case studies are presented to show the reality of patients living with avascular necrosis. The case studies dive deep into the emotional impact the diagnosis of avascular necrosis can cause. In order to be diagnosed with avascular necrosis, advanced imaging is needed such as an X-ray or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The case studies demonstrate how magnetic renaissance imaging was able to detect avascular necrosis earlier than X-ray. There are options for treatments before and after collapse of the joint. Once the joint collapses, a total joint replacement is necessary. Treatment before collapse is ideal, but most importantly, it is crucial to know what treatment options are available and are best for the patient. The complexity and the-not -fully-understood condition makes prognosis difficult to examine. Although, with the various treatment options available, there are many successful rates of outcomes post-operatively. Avascular necrosis remains unknown to many but should not be glossed over.
Faculty Sponsor: Professor Thomas Oldham