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Avascular Necrosis Treatment - Bone Density Test
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Avascular Necrosis Treatment

As this eMedTV segment explains, treating avascular necrosis may involve medications, exercises, surgery, or other options. This article explains the treatment options in detail, including when each type is generally used.

Avasular Necrosis

Avascular necrosis develops when there is a temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bones. This eMedTV article covers the causes of the disease and lists possible symptoms. Avasular necrosis is a common misspelling of avascular necrosis.

Before Your ACL Reconstruction

This video clip explains what to do to prepare for your procedure.

Before Your ACL Surgery (Hamstring Graft)

This video clip explains what to do to prepare for your procedure.

Before Your Arthroscopy With Plica Removal

This video explains what to expect before your procedure, such as instructions from the hospital.

Before Your Bunion Surgery With Osteotomy

This video explains what to expect before your procedure, such as instructions from the hospital.

Before Your Procedure (Bunionectomy With Soft Tissue Release)

This video explains what to expect before your procedure, such as instructions from the hospital.

Before Your Procedure (Wrist Surgery)

This video explains what to expect before your procedure, such as instructions from the hospital.

Bleeding and Transfusions -- ACL Surgery (Hamstring Graft)

This video explains the level of bleeding and need for transfusions that may occur with this procedure.

Bleeding With ACL Reconstruction

It is normal to experience minor bleeding with ACL reconstruction. As this article on the eMedTV Web site explains, however, if the bleeding during the surgery becomes serious, a blood transfusion may be required.

Blood Clots (Knee Arthroscopy With Plica Removal Risks)

This video clip deals with blood clots after surgery.

Blood Clots -- ACL Surgery (Hamstring Graft)

This video clip deals with blood clots after surgery.

Blood Clots and ACL Surgery

Some procedures may result in blood clots, and ACL surgery has a small risk of this occurring. This eMedTV resource explains how blood clots form, describes where a clot can develop in ACL surgery, and discusses treatment options.

Bone

Bone is a living, growing tissue that is mostly made of collagen. This resource provides information on the formation and different types of this tissue, as well as a brief description of how osteoporosis develops.

Bone Density Test

Similar to an x-ray, a bone density test measures your bone health and response to osteoporosis treatment. This eMedTV article explains how this test is performed, how it is scored, and who should consider having it.