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Osteonecrosis

Medical Definition: Death of a bone or part of a bone, either atraumatic or posttraumatic.
Guide Notes: OSTEORADIONECROSIS & FEMUR HEAD NECROSIS are available
Also Called: Kienbock Disease,Necrosis, Aseptic, of Bone,Necrosis, Avascular, of Bone
Previously Indexed: Bone Diseases (1966-1976),Necrosis (1966-1976)
Osteonecrosis Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Femur Head Necrosis - Aseptic or avascular necrosis of the femoral head. The major types are idiopathic (primary), as a complication of fractures or dislocations, and LEGG-PERTHES DISEASE.

Osteonecrosis Medical Definitions and Terms

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