necrosis

Avascular necrosis

Shoulder AVN

 

Epidemiology

 

Much less common than hip OA

- usually presents late

 

Aetiology

 

Similar causes as hip (AS IT GRIPS 3C)

 

Alcohol / Steroid / Trauma / Idiopathic

 

Gauchers

 

RA / RTx

 

Sickle Cell