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It is possible that the main title of the report Osteonecrosis is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.

Synonyms

• Avascular Necrosis of Bone
• Aseptic Necrosis
• Ischemic Necrosis of Bone

Disorder Subdivisions

• None

General Discussion

Osteonecrosis is the destruction (necrosis) of bone tissue, often due to an interference with the supply of blood to the bone. It most commonly affects the joints and bones of the hips, knees and/or shoulders. It may occur as a result of bone injuries (trauma-related osteonecrosis) or in conjunction with other diseases or risk factors (nontraumatic osteonecrosis). Risk factors include excessive alcohol intake, some blood coagulation disorders, inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, and reactions to some medications such as steroids.

Resources

Arthritis Foundation
1330 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
USA
Tel: (404)872-7100
Fax: (404)872-0457
Tel: (800)568-4045
Email: help@arthritis.org
Internet: http://www.arthritis.org

NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
USA
Tel: (301)495-4484
Fax: (301)718-6366
Tel: (877)226-4267
TDD: (301)565-2966
Email: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info

NIH/Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases - National Resource Center
2 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3676
USA
Tel: (202)223-0344
Fax: (202)293-2356
Tel: (800)624-2663
TDD: (202)466-4315
Email: niamsboneinfo@mail.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/

National Osteonecrosis Foundation
c/o NONF Suite 201
Good Samaritan Professional Bldg.
5601 Loch Raven Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21239
USA
Tel: (410)532-5985
Fax: (410)532-5908
Internet: http://www.nonf.org

MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay, WI 54301-1243
USA
Tel: (920)336-5333
Fax: (920)339-0995
Tel: (877)336-5333
Email: mums@netnet.net
Internet: http://www.netnet.net/mums/

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Last Updated:  5/10/2008
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