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Revision as of 23:13, 2 January 2024
Osteonecrosis, also called avascular necrosis, refers to ischaemic necrosis of bone caused by impaired blood supply. It may affect any part of the bone but most commonly the knee and femoral head.
Diagnosis and evaluation
Imaging
MRI is the main imaging modality in the evaluation of osteonecrosis.
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