David’s Story
On July 14, 2013 I was on the last day of an eight day canoeing/portage trek called the Northern Tier in the boundary waters in Minnesota as part of the Boy Scouts of America high adventure program. This was the …
Avascular Necrosis
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease [Presentation]
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is a term used to describe avascular necrosis of the hip in children under the age of 10. The condition occurs when a disruption to the hip’s blood supply causes the bone of the femoral head to die …
Avascular Necrosis of the Hip [Presentation]
Avascular necrosis (AVN) or Aseptic Necrosis of the hip is caused by a disruption to the hip’s blood supply which results in the deterioration and often collapse of the ball of the thigh bone (femoral head). Early identification and treatment …
Avascular Necrosis of the Hip (Video)
Dr. Feldman discusses avascular necrosis of the hip a condition where damage to the femoral head causes pain or discomfort in the hip.