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8. Medical Treatment for Avascular Necrosis

Several medical treatment options exist for individuals with avascular necrosis.

  • Medications used to treat osteoporosis may slow the progression of avascular necrosis.
  • Doctors may recommend blood thinners to individuals who have clotting problems, to keep blood clots from developing in blood vessels that feed bones.
  • Decreasing the amount of fat and cholesterol in the blood , through medications or lifestyle changes, may help prevent blood vessel obstruction that can lead to avascular necrosis.
  • Electrical stimulation can encourage the body to grow new bone to replace damaged bone. A specialist can apply the machine directly to the damaged bone during surgery, or attach electrodes to the skin.

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