The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Avascular necrosis includes the 12 symptoms listed below:
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Although it can happen in any bone, avascular necrosis most commonly affects the ends (epiphysis) of long bones such as the femur, the bone extending from the knee joint to the hip joint. Other common sites include the upper arm bone, knees, shoulders, and ankles. The disease may affect just one bone, more than one bone at the same time, or more than one bone at different times. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Avascular Necrosis: NIAMS)
In the early stages of avascular necrosis, patients may not have any symptoms. As the disease progresses, however, most patients experience joint pain--at first, only when putting weight on the affected joint, and then even when resting. Pain usually develops gradually and may be mild or severe. If avascular necrosis progresses and the bone and surrounding joint surface collapse, pain may develop or increase dramatically. Pain may be severe enough to limit the patient's range of motion in the affected joint. In some cases, particularly those involving the hip, disabling osteoarthritis may develop. The period of time between the first symptoms and loss of joint function is different for each patient, ranging from several months to more than a year. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Avascular Necrosis: NIAMS)
When considering symptoms of Avascular necrosis, it is also important to consider Avascular necrosis as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Avascular necrosis may cause:
Incubation period for Avascular necrosis: months to years, from early symptoms to joint failure.
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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Avascular necrosis. This signs and symptoms information for Avascular necrosis has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Avascular necrosis signs or Avascular necrosis symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Avascular necrosis may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Avascular necrosis symptoms.
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