What information can you give me about this disease. I do stretching exercises and take motrin now. I signed normal surgery releases, but this was never mentioned. Avascular necrosis is damage to the cartilage and bone of the joint due to damage or interruption of the blood supply. This is usually irreversible and progressive in terms of degeneration and pain.
Joint replacement is the only treatment other than pain control.
I would continue with transplant plans, but your joints are irreversibly damaged. Back to Drug InfoNet Home Page. Back to Doctor FAQ main page. Send your impressions, comments, thoughts, etc. Inc. All rights reserved.