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What are the common causes of avascular necrosis as mentioned in the chapter?
Common causes of avascular necrosis include trauma, prolonged corticosteroid use, alcohol abuse, chemotherapy, sickle-cell disease, and a history of diving and nitrogen toxicity injuries.
Key points
- Avascular necrosis is also known as osteonecrosis.
- It is caused by a lack of blood supply to the femoral head.
- Trauma is a significant contributor to the condition.
- Prolonged use of corticosteroids can lead to avascular necrosis.
- Alcohol abuse is another common cause.
- Chemotherapy and sickle-cell disease are also associated with the condition.
- Diving and nitrogen toxicity injuries can result in avascular necrosis.
Source:Medical Imaging for the Health Care Provider: Practical Radiograph Interpretation· Basic Interpretation of Cervical Spine Radiographs· p. 169–223
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