Avascular necrosis of the femur (AVN)
Avascular necrosis of the femoral head (AVN), also called osteonecrosis, is a pathological condition that occurs when the blood supply to the head of the femur is interrupted or reduced, causing death of bone tissue and eventual collapse of the bone structure.
We use modern and excellent surgical techniques to intervene on the pathology “Avascular necrosis of the femur (AVN)“
There are many causes of AVN of femoral head in children. Among the most common are :
- Perthes‘ disease: see the dedicated factsheet
- Necrosis in DDH: see the dedicated factsheet
- prolonged use of cortisone
- hemoglobinopathies
- other