What bone fractures cause traumatic avascular necrosis?
What bone fractures cause traumatic avascular necrosis?
Avascular necrosis is more likely in some bone fractures than others. Common bone fractures that lead to traumatic avascular necrosis are:
- Hip fractures and dislocations: About 20% of people who dislocate their hips (the hip is no longer aligned in the joint as it normally would be) develop avascular necrosis.