Background and Objectives: Osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis) is a relatively common
disorder seen by both rheumatologists and orthopedic surgeons. The vast majority of cases …

The physiopathology of the femoral head bone necrosis is similar for children and for adults.
The disease is characterized by apoptosis of bone cells–bone marrow and bone forming …

Objective: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex disease with variable
presentations, course and prognosis. We sought to develop evidence-based …

Osteonecrosis is a serious condition involving bone destruction that frequently requires
surgical treatment to rebuild the joint. While there is an abundance of literature documenting …

OBJECTIVES To investigate the actual time of onset of osteonecrosis (ON) after high dose
corticosteroid treatment in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS 72 patients with …

Arthritis in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is one of the most common disease
manifestations. Nearly all joints can be affected by SLE, but hand and knee involvement are …

Objective. To determine the prevalence of and risk factors for avascular necrosis (AVN) in
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods. MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science …

Objectives: Identify the epidemiology of femoral head avascular necrosis. Describe the
evaluation of femoral head avascular necrosis. Summarize the treatment options available …

Osteonecrosis is a clinical entity characterized by death of bone marrow and trabecular
bone as a result of disruption of blood supply to the bone (1, 2). Other aspects of this …

Osteonecrosis has been increasingly associated with HIV disease throughout the 1990s,
and the incidence appears to be rising. The hip is most commonly involved and often …