OK I finally had my MRI done?!


Question: OK I finally had my MRI done!?
and it shows osteonecrosis of the hip!. Anyone have any idea what this is and what the outcome is!? I only spoke with the girl at my doctors office and she told me, get a cane, quit my job and see an ortho guy!. I will be seeing my doctor in 2 weeks and the ortho guy in 2 weeks also!. Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
The "girl" should be shot for making that comment & giving you a non medical opinion under any circumstances!.
Laying that on you w/ 2 weeks or more for a course of action to be decided by the MDs really is poor & may have caused unnecessary worry!.
The MRI just shows the visible extent of your "problem"
It is better to call your doctor & ask for (demand) an explanation of the term as it applies to you , possible cause & treatment options!.
Worked in medical imaging for many years & would have lost my job if I ever commented on what I might have seen !.
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What are the treatments of hip osteonecrosis!?
Treatment of hip osteonecrosis is difficult because the problem tends to progress quickly despite intervention!. In the early stages of hip osteonecrosis, crutches and anti-inflammatory medications can be helpful!.

Surgical options in the early stages of hip osteonecrosis include hip decompression and vascularized bone grafting!. Hip decompression is done to relieve increased pressure within the femoral head!. This pressure build up may contribute to the problems with blood supply!. A hip decompression is done with the patient asleep in the operating room!. Small holes are drilled into the area of hip osteonecrosis to relieve the pressure within the femoral head!. The vascularized bone graft moves healthy bone from the lower leg (along with the blood vessels attached to the bone), and places this into the area of hip osteonecrosis!. The goal of this surgery is to deliver normal blood flow to the affected hip!. Both of these procedures are done only in the early stages of hip osteonecrosis!.

The most common surgical treatment of hip osteonecrosis is total hip replacement!. If there is damage to the cartilage of the joint, then hip replacement is probably the best option!. While hip replacement works well, the replacements will wear out over time!. This presents a problem in young patients diagnosed with hip osteonecrosis!. Another option for younger patients is called hip resurfacing surgery!. This procedure is similar to a standard hip replacement, but removes less normal
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Osteonecrosis (Avascular necrosis, Aseptic necrosis, Ischemic necrosis)

Definition

Avascular necrosis is death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply!. This can lead to tiny breaks in the bone and the bone's eventual collapse!. Avascular necrosis most often affects the head of the thighbone (femur), causing hip pain!. But it may affect other bones as well!.

Blood supply to the bone can be impaired for a number of reasons, including injuries!. Avascular necrosis is also associated with long-term use of steroid medications and excessive alcohol intake!. Your doctor might use other terms to describe avascular necrosis, such as osteonecrosis, aseptic necrosis or ischemic bone necrosis!.

Avascular necrosis is progressive, meaning it worsens with time!. Managing the condition is a lifelong process

Symptoms

Avascular necrosis may cause no signs or symptoms!. But some people experience pain or a loss of range of motion in the affected joint!. Where you experience pain depends on where the avascular necrosis occurs!. For instance:

Avascular necrosis of the hip:
Avascular necrosis of the hip may cause pain in your groin!. Pain may radiate down your thigh to your knee!. Pain is usually worse when standing or walking!.
Avascular necrosis of the wrist:
Avascular necrosis of the wrist may cause wrist pain and finger weakness!. You might feel less pain when you keep your hand still!. The wrist bones most commonly associated with avascular necrosis include the lunate (Kienbock disease) and the scaphoid (Preiser disease)!.
Avascular necrosis of the knee:
Avascular necrosis of the knee causes knee pain!. The bone most commonly affected is the lower end of the thighbone (femur)!.
Avascular necrosis of the shoulder:
Avascular necrosis of the shoulder usually involves the head of your upper arm bone (humerus)!. Pain and stiffness are common!.

Avascular necrosis may also develop in the bones of your foot, ankle, spine and jaw!.

Causes
Most cases of avascular necrosis follow trauma to the bone



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