Does hip replacement cure avascular necrosis?
Hip Replacement
Dr. Lalit Bafna
Created on : 13/07/2025
Answer
Yes, for the affected hip joint, a total hip replacement is considered a definitive "cure" for the pain and disability caused by late-stage avascular necrosis (AVN). In AVN, the bone of the femoral head (the "ball") dies and collapses, leading to severe arthritis. The surgery works by completely removing this dead and collapsed bone and replacing it with a durable artificial implant. This effectively eliminates the source of the pain and restores the joint's function.
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