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AVN 2nd and 3rd stage
Hello docs,
Done with X-ray, ct scan, MRI and consulted Ortho doctors too. Got to know that suffering with AVN 2and 3rd stage. Except little pain in the morning on right leg.. Not feeling heavy pain. Started with medication given.
Osteofos 70, ultracet, sunbless 60k, calcium vitamin d3 tablet.
What are the chances of recovery?. How long it will take?. Any other suggestions and exercises if please.
Thanks in advance
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Till stage 2 core decompression work in 30 to 40% cases n later stages require joint replacement
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In early 2nd stage Core decompression helps.
Any specific reason for AVN ? steroids or alcoholism.
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Any treatable cause should be taken care of.
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Consult me search browse on goggle Dr Rajinder Sharma 42 years expertise.Senior ortho neurospine joint Replace surgeon in Chandigarh (Govt retd) ——Sarhind Orthopaedic Multispeciality medical centre sco 23 sector 33 d Chandigarh
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Dr. Anton Job Romesh Prasad
Orthopedist
24 yrs exp
Chennai
You haven't mentioned which bone has gone into AVN. I presume those are the hips. If yes, then please don't wait get a help of an orthopedic surgeon and plan on surgical decompression +/- addictional intervention as required. Time is of the essence
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Dr. Junaid Shaikh
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Be on physiotherapy and if pain becomes severe and then go for total hip replacement (uncemented)
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