Avascular Necrosis (AVN)
Aseptic necrosis AVN Ischemic bone necrosis bone infarction osteo necrosis as it is called refers to the cellular death of bone constituents brought on by a disruption in blood flow. Following the collapse of the bone structures there is discomfort a loss of joint function and long-term joint damage.
Description:
Diseases or severe trauma such as a fracture or dislocation that compromises the blood supply to the bone can result in osteonecrosis. Osteonecrosis can also develop in the absence of illness or trauma.
Cause:
The following are some possible causes: Excessive drinking Abuse of intravenous or oral steroids Blood condition such as sickle cell disease that causes abnormal blood clotting fractures or dislocations near joints. HIV or the use of HIV medications Clotting disorders Chemotherapy or radiation therapy The illness known as Gaucher disease in which harmful materials build up in the bones and particular organs. Systemic lupus erythematosus an autoimmune disease that develops when the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissue such as the skin joints and certain organs. Decompression illness caused by extensive deep-sea diving
Symptom:
Initially there are no symptoms. When bone loss worsens you may notice the following symptoms: Joint pain that may worsen over time and become severe if the bone collapses Discomfort that persists even when you are at rest restricted range of motion Groin pain occurs when the hip joint is impacted. Limping if the disease affects the leg Difficulty moving overhead if the disease affects the shoulder joint Worsening joint arthritic symptoms as the illness progresses
Ayurveda Treartments:
Churna Pinda swedanam, Lepanam, Pichu, Anuvasana vasti, Kashaya vasti
Naturopathy Treartments:
Poultice and compress, Hip bath, Enema, Mud therapy, Reflexology, Clinical yoga Mind sound resonance technique, Pranayama