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Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) of the Knee
Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) of the Knee
This condition occurs when a bone's normal blood supply is disrupted. The affected bone cells die and the dead bone weakens. The bone may begin to fracture and collapse, leading to arthritis.