Osteonecrosis Symptoms
Early stage osteonecrosis symptoms may not be present for many people but as
the disease progresses, however, most experience joint pain. At first, the pain
occurs only when putting weight on the affected joint. Later, it occurs even
when resting. Pain usually develops gradually, and may be mild or severe. If
osteonecrosis progresses and the bone and surrounding joint surface collapse,
pain may develop or increase dramatically. Pain may be severe enough to limit
range of motion in the affected joint. In some cases, particularly those
involving the hip, disabling osteoarthritis may develop. The period of time
between the first symptoms and loss of joint function is different for each
person, but it typically ranges from several months to more than a year.
Osteonecrosis is also known as avascular necrosis, aseptic necrosis, and
ischemic necrosis.
Where you experience pain symptoms depends on where the osteonecrosis occurs.
Symptoms of Osteonecrosis Pain may include:
- Wrist pain and finger weakness. You might feel less pain when you keep
your hand still. The wrist bones most commonly associated with osteonecrosis
include the lunate, Kienbock's disease and the scaphoid, Preiser's disease.
- Osteonecrosis of the hip may cause pain in the groin. Pain may radiate
down the thigh to the knee. Pain is usually worse when standing or walking.
- Shoulder pain usually involves the head of the upper arm bone (humerus).
Pain and stiffness are common.
- Knee pain - The bone most commonly affected is the lower end of the
thighbone (femur).
Osteonecrosis pain symptoms may also develop in the bones of the foot, the
ankle, the spine and the jaw.
If you experience persistent pain in any joint consult your doctor, he/she
will ask about you about your medical history and your current symptoms.
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