It may affect one bone, several bones at one time, or different bones at different times. Although avascular necrosis may affect both genders and all age groups, it's most common in people in their 30's and 40's. The following are the most common symptoms for avascular necrosis, however, each may experience symptoms differently. A risk factor is anything that may increase a person's chance of developing a disease. It may be an activity, such as smoking, diet, family history, or many other things.
Different diseases have different risk factors.
Although these factors can increase a person's risk, they do not necessarily cause the disease. Some people with one or more risk factors never develop a disease, while others develop the disease and have no known risk factors. But, knowing your risk factors to any disease can help to guide you to take appropriate actions, including changing behaviors and being clinically monitored for the disease. Consult your physician for a diagnosis. Other treatments may include electrical stimulation, and combination therapies to encourage the growth of new bone.