Osteonecrosis of the hip is a disease that happens when blood flow to the bones in the hip joint is cut off. This causes the bone to die. And over time, the damaged joint may collapse.
Osteonecrosis is a disease of the bones. Over time, the bone breaks down. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and possible complications of this condition.
A hip fracture is a break in the thighbone (femur) of your hip joint. Learn more about hip fractures, including the causes, who is at risk, what the symptoms are, how it's diagnosed, and how to prevent it.
Core decompression of the hip is a type of surgery. Your doctor may advise this surgery if you have osteonecrosis. Learn more about how and why it's done, and what the risks are.
Hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty) is surgery to replace a worn out or damaged hip joint. The surgeon replaces the old joint with an artificial joint (prosthesis). This surgery may be a choice after a hip fracture or for severe pain because of arthritis.
