A Comprehensive Review of Avascular Necrosis (AVN) Treatment Modalities in Orthopedics

Authors

  • Jan Mateńko County Health Center Ltd., Batorego 44, 05-400 Otwock https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1973-874X
  • Wiktor Możarowski State Medical Institute of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Warsaw, 137 Wołoska Street, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2734-6610
  • Wiktoria Pietruszka State Medical Institute of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Warsaw, 137 Wołoska Street, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2643-8636
  • Przemysław Klasicki State Medical Institute of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Warsaw, 137 Wołoska Street, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1943-2636
  • Maciej Mozer State Medical Institute of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Warsaw, 137 Wołoska Street, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0073-1878
  • Michał Pałuchowski State Medical Institute of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Warsaw, 137 Wołoska Street, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2729-4287
  • Agata Krupa Mazovian Rehabilitation Center “Stocer” St. Anna Trauma Surgery Hospital in Warsaw https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0651-698X
  • Julia Kiełbratowska PCK Maritime Hospital in Gdynia, 1 Powstania Styczniowego Street, 81-519 Gdynia, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3328-5502
  • Maria Potrykus Prof. S. T. Dąbrowski Hospital in Puszczykowo S.A., 11 Józefa Ignacego Kraszewskiego Street, 62-040 Puszczykowo, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1815-7040
  • Anna Krawczyk Healthcare Innovation Unit, Warsaw School of Economics, 162 al. Niepodległości, 02-554 Warsaw, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2062-3569

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12775/QS.2025.41.59857

Keywords

AVN, avascular necrosis, Orthopaedics, orthopaedic surgery, osteonecrosis, aseptic necrosis, ischemic bone necrosis

Abstract

Avascular necrosis (AVN), also known as osteonecrosis, aseptic necrosis, or ischemic bone necrosis, describes a pathological condition characterized by bone tissue death due to disrupted blood supply, leading to bone death and potential joint collapse. This review aims to provide an overview of the current treatment strategies for AVN, encompassing both conservative and surgical interventions. Emphasis is placed on recent advancements, including biological therapies and novel surgical techniques, to guide orthopedic practitioners in evidence-based decision-making.

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MATEŃKO, Jan, MOŻAROWSKI, Wiktor, PIETRUSZKA, Wiktoria, KLASICKI, Przemysław, MOZER, Maciej, PAŁUCHOWSKI, Michał, KRUPA, Agata, KIEŁBRATOWSKA, Julia, POTRYKUS, Maria and KRAWCZYK, Anna. A Comprehensive Review of Avascular Necrosis (AVN) Treatment Modalities in Orthopedics. Quality in Sport. Online. 10 May 2025. Vol. 41, p. 59857. [Accessed 14 June 2025]. DOI 10.12775/QS.2025.41.59857.

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