Avascular Necrosis (AVN) Can Arise in Multiple Sites

When the unfortunate news that avascular necrosis (AVN) has made it’s pretty traumatic. Yet, in non-traumatic avascular necrosis (AVN), it may arise in many sites. AVN in both hips is a common presentation, however, finding AVN in a hip and a knee can occur. This often confounds the physician because patients frequently complain of pain in many sites, thus a high index of suspicion for poly-AVN, must be readily at hand. Dennis M. Lox, MD, an expert in Sports and Regenerative Medicine, recently treated a case involving both tibias, talus, and forefoot with Stem Cell Therapy.

The patient did well, was able to walk without assist ice devices and was pleased with her progress. Several orthopedic surgeons wanted to fuse both ankles, rendering effective ambulation cumbersome and stressful to other joints. 13 months later she began having hip pain, that would not resolve. MRI ‘s revealed bilateral hip femoral head AVN. She is now being treated with stem cell therapy for her femoral head ( hip) AVN with stem cells. It is unfortunate that some of these cases of AVN are treated with such dose intravenous corticosteroids that the avascular necrosis may arise in many sites, at different times.

Dennis M. Lox, MD, serves patients in the greater Tampa Bay area, including, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa, New Port Richey, Sarasota, Orlando, and Spring Hill and can accommodate the needs of patients throughout Florida, the United States, the Western Hemisphere, and Europe, as well. To learn more about stem cell therapy and other regenerative services offered by Dr. Lox, call (727) 462-5582.