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AVN and Covid

2021-05-12 13:45:32
I was administered with Medrol 40MG in every 6 hours through IV for around 20 days in september 2020 for covid treatment in Hospital. Recently I my MRI shows bilateral AVN HIP 2nd stage. Can you please advise if steroid use for such low duration can induce AVN ? I dont smoke, usually take alcohol twice a week around 180 ML each day. I am looking for non invasive treatment is there any ?
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Steroids are known to cause AVN. chances beome much more when it is associated with alcohol in heavy dose (180ml twice/ wk since when).

Answered2021-05-28 22:34:21

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Could be a possibility of you didn't have any pain in hip joint before covid. You need to go and consult a joint replacement surgeon for this. Not easy to explain here.

Answered2021-05-13 14:14:42

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Yes. Steroid usage of any kind has a risk of AVN.
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Bisphophonates can be tried as a non invasive modality for preventing collapse of the femur head in the future. But studies have shown contradictory results with this therapy. It all boils down to the treating doctor.

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