The patient had been experiencing pain in his right hip since 2022. He was diagnosed with Avascular Necrosis at a city-based hospital in July 2022, where he underwent core decompression surgery. However, the relief was short-lived, as the patient continued to experience debilitating pain and
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 5: The Direct Anterior Approach (DAA)--a minimally invasive hip replacement technique--is transforming orthopedic care in India, led by Dr Supreet Bajwa, an Australia-trained orthopedic surgeon and one of the few specialists in the country performing this a
New Delhi [India], July 26: Hip AVN (Avascular Necrosis), also known as osteonecrosis, is a condition where the bone tissue dies due to a lack of blood supply. This can cause the bone to collapse, leading to severe pain and complete loss of mobility. Hip AVN can dramatically impact a person'
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Delhi's BLK Super Speciality Hospital has reported three cases of Avascular Necrosis (AVN) in patients with post-COVID-19 recovery.
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): After mucormycosis or black fungus, the doctors fear that Avascular Necrosis (AVN) or 'bone death' could be the next devastating post-COVID-19 condition. These cases are being reported in young people or those who have taken high doses of steroids.