Hip AVN overview
Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment choices for avascular necrosis.
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Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of Hip
Consultation guidance for hip pain, femoral head blood-supply damage, AVN staging, hip preservation and replacement decisions.
Hip preserving surgeries
Options for early-stage disease before collapse.
View preservationCore decompression planning
A decompression-focused pathway for selected early AVN cases.
Review optionBMAC / biological support
Biological adjuncts may be discussed case by case.
Learn moreHip replacement surgery
Replacement planning when the femoral head has collapsed or arthritis is advanced.
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Stages
Stage-based AVN treatment planning
Treatment depends on whether the femoral head is intact, collapsed or already arthritic.
Early AVN
- Hip or groin pain with MRI changes.
- Femoral head shape may still be preserved.
- Hip preservation may be discussed in selected cases.
Advanced AVN
- Collapse of femoral head.
- Secondary arthritis.
- Limp, stiffness and walking limitation often make replacement more predictable.
Preservation
Hip preservation versus replacement
The key decision is whether the natural hip can still be protected or whether replacement will give the better result.
Preservation may fit
- Early stage disease.
- Limited collapse or no collapse.
- Patient understands protected weight bearing and follow-up.
Replacement may fit
- Painful collapse.
- Arthritic joint surface.
- Severe daily limitation despite appropriate care.
Advanced Care
When hip replacement is considered
For late AVN, hip replacement can restore pain relief and walking ability when planned carefully.
Planning points
- X-ray staging and deformity assessment.
- Fitness and infection-risk review.
- Implant and bearing discussion.
Recovery points
- Early walking with support as advised.
- Physiotherapy and hip precautions.
- Follow-up to monitor recovery and implant position.
Patient Videos
Helpful YouTube videos
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What is hip AVN?
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Open YouTubeCore decompression and preservation
Use for a stage-based AVN explainer video.
Open YouTubeWhen AVN needs hip replacement
Use for advanced AVN and replacement counselling.
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Book AVN consultation
Bring X-rays and MRI if available so the AVN stage and treatment options can be reviewed properly.