Avascular necrosis
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
Much less common than hip OA
- usually presents late
Similar causes as hip (AS IT GRIPS 3C)
Alcohol / Steroid / Trauma / Idiopathic
Gauchers
RA / RTx
Sickle Cell