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Osteonecrosis
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Condition causing death of bone
Symptoms may include joint pain, stiffness and swelling
Caused by lack of blood flow due to injury, constriction of blood vessels, infection or other disease processes
Risk may increase with alcohol abuse or steroid use
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females
Can occur at any age
May be mild to severe
Can be life threatening
Treatments
Rest the affected joint
FOR PAIN
Apply hot or cold packs to the area
Relaxation techniques
Distraction
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
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