Sentences with phrase «avascular necrosis of»

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Trauma can also cause aseptic (non-infectious) avascular necrosis of the femoral head; but, in most cases Legg - Perthes is thought to be a genetic defect.

Also known as avascular necrosis of the femoral head, this problem occurs when there is an interruption of the blood...

Also known as avascular necrosis of the femoral head, this problem occurs when there is an interruption of the blood supply to the head of the femur, part of the ball and socket joint between the pelvis and femur.

Fig 2: X-ray of a miniature poodle after total hip replacement to treat avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

The five most common indications for a FHO included degenerative joint disease, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, capital epiphyseal and femoral neck fracture, comminuted acetabular or pelvic fracture, and non-reducible or chronic coxofemoral luxation.

Indications include developmental bone problems such as avascular necrosis of the femoral head (Legg - Perthes Disease), irreparable fractures, hip luxation that can not be successfully managed by other methods, and arthritis for reasons other than joint infection.

69 % of the dogs examined had limb shortening — especially in small breeds having surgery for avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

Legg - Calve - Perthes disease is also known as avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

Smaller breeds of dogs may have a similar condition called Legg - Calve - Perthes Disease or avascular necrosis of the femoral head and neck.

Legg - Perthes disease has many «aliases:» Legg - Calve - Perthes disease, aseptic necrosis of the femoral head, and avascular necrosis of the femoral head.

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Legg - Calve - Perthes disease (Avascular or Aseptic Necrosis of the Femoral Head) is the condition in which the femoral head starts to degenerate.

The term «avascular necrosis» means death of tissue due to lack of blood supply.

Legg - Calve - Perthes disease is also known as avascular or aseptic necrosis of the femoral head.

A delay or misdiagnosis of these types of fractures can result in paraplegia or quadriplegia; the need for bone grafts, pins or screws to stabilize the bone; joint replacement in the future; or avascular necrosis, a serious condition in which bone cells die prematurely due to an interruption in blood supply.