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Avascular necrosis
Also known as osteonecrosis, this is the death of a bone caused by an interruption of the blood supply. This can result in tiny bone fractures and eventual destruction of the entire bone.
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
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Young adult 19-40 | |||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ |
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