Avascular necrosis
Avascular necrosis
Definition
Necrotic changes in the bone tissue due to interruption of blood supply. Most often affecting the epiphysis of the long bones, the necrotic changes result in the collapse and the destruction of the bone structure.
Also known as avascular necrosis of bone, AVN — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bone element | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Bone element | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Connective tissue | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |