Symptoms and Tests of Avascular Necrosis

Symptoms and Tests of Avascular Necrosis

Avascular of Avascular Necrosis has several synonyms such as Osteoarthritis, Ischemic Osteoarthritis, etc.You should know the general knowledge of the symptoms and tests of avascular necrosis so as to get early diagnosis and treatment.As for the treatment for Avascular Necrosis, you can read this article (Alternative Treatment for Avascular Necrosis).
Symptoms of avascular necrosis
Early stage Avascular Necrosis typically cause no symptoms; however, as the illness condition progresses it becomes painful. At first, you may experience pain when you put pressure on the affected bone. Then, pain may become more constant. If the disease progresses and the bone and surrounding joint collapse, you may experience severe pain that may develop into joints deformity. The time between the first symptoms and collapse of the bone may range from several months to more than a year.
Tests of Avascular Necrosis
Tests of Avascular Necrosis is important to diagnose the amount of bone affected and how far the disease has progressed. First, X-rays or MRI can help identify many causes of joint pain, such as a fracture or arthritis. MRI is more sensitive in diagnosing avascular necrosis in the early stages.
Bone Scan: A bone scan also known as bone scintigraphy are used most commonly in patients who have normal x-rays.
Computerized Tomography: A CT scan is an imaging technique that provides the doctor with a three-dimensional picture of the bone.
Biopsy: A biopsy is a surgical procedure in which tissue from the affected bone is removed and studied.