"What is Avascular Necrosis?" featuring Dr. Sculco (ArthritisMD)

[Miranda28ish1]

Hi I just found out 3 days ago that my son who is 7 years old has avascular necrosis. I am so scared and I don't know how to handle this what do they do for someone who is so young. What causes this?

[Denjin384]

I'm really scared. It's like they Nvr told me about this because I have Sickle cell. I think the docters should have told me this. I'm 15 I don't want a Hip replacement. And if I might have to get it. Will I be able to play sports? I pray every night that God will Heal my hip. I can deal with the sickle cell cause I'm taking pills that help that now. There are people who are perfectly normal and yet they're doing all kinds of drugs, Killing ect. Life...I just don't get it. Please god. Heal me..

[demented737]

@Denjin384 you actually made me regurgitate my dinner... happy??

[Denjin384]

@demented737 How did what I say make u throw up. No I'm not happy lol, and lil giggilish. But not happy

[orkanlee]

@Denjin384 I'll pray for you, get well soon

[yaminisandy]

ty so much for giving this info.

[JUMBILI4193]

i am 25 and i am having a full hip replacement tommorow after 9years ago being diagnosed with avascular necrosis. i had pain in my groin for 2months and went in2 hospital when the head of the femur collapsed. i have had 2 pins in my hip holding the head in place ever since. the pain is now so bad i am struggling to anything. My surgeons hav discribed the original xrays from when i did this as looking like a car crash victim. hopefully tommorow my life starts again.

[634381Moon]

@JUMBILI4193 hi ..how have you been after the surgery..my husb. is also suffering with avn and im so worried with the process..can you share some of ur personall experience with us..thanks

[JUMBILI4193]

@634381Moon. Had my surgery on the 15th dember and all has went well. now having no pain in my hip area. unfortunatley my opp wasnt streight forward my surgeon extended my femur by approx 2 inches so i am not allowed to walk on my leg for 6 weeks. so only a couple more days 2 go now. but they only problem that i am now having is with nerve damage. since the opp i am having a sensation of pins and needles in my foot and sometimes it feels like it is burning. but it is treatble and will go in time

[634381Moon]

@JUMBILI4193  thank you so much..hope all works perfect for u..

[GunslingerSoulReaper]

I'm 16, and I have AVN of the femoral head. I have to have a total hip replacement August 30th. :(

[RUKUSNZ]

Im currently studying to become a radiologist, this is a very well summarised explination of Avascular Necrosis.

[graceemlano]

I am Grace Emlano. For almost 7 years, I never care on how I walk. I noticed that my left leg is shorter. Before, it is okey for me...until I felt mild pain on my left leg...mild to severe pain. This pain never let me fell asleep. I consulted three doctors. They have the same diagnosis...I am suffering from avascular necrosis of left femoral head.

[graceemlano]

Before, I have self denial. When I heard the solution, it is surgery. I was almost shocked to hear the cost of the surgery...it is almost half a million Philippine peso. I hope there are someone with good heart who could sponsor for this operation even for a small amount...I will appreciate it...please help me...thanks and God bless.

[abassfield]

Im going to Dallas to Caroll Clinic they are very good I will keep you posted on what I find out soon.

[06101976blocpartyBM]

I suffer with this condition, just found out 4months ago, this doc is completely accurate.

All videos relating to this condition are very interesting,

thanks for posting them, I have not known

anyone else to have my condition,

Bernadette

[abassfield]

I have this condition im a service member and I have had the Decomp. done it lasted for about 5 years and its back again Im not in pain right now but Im getting it taken care of soon.

[06101976blocpartyBM]

hi. l suffer AN in my left hip. still not having surgery trying to just aid the pain with meds. managing ok life is retsricted but l dont mind. hope things go ok for your next surgery. B

[abassfield]

Im going to Caroll Clinic in Dallas they are very good when it comes to this I will keep you posted.