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Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip involves progressive subchondral bone death with early signs of cystic changes and sclerosis, followed by “crescent sign” and subchondral collapse; the disease ultimately manifests as head distortion and secondary osteoarthritis [1]. As the disease progresses, the symptoms can also vary and include mechanical pain, limp, limitations of hip movements, and deformities; the patients in very advanced disease are restricted functionally and the quality of life deteriorates remarkably [2].

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Dhillon, M., Kumar, P. (2023). Treatment Principles: An Overview. In: Kumar, P., Aggarwal, S., Kumar, V. (eds) Insights into Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1346-6_8

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