What Is Avascular Necrosis?
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8. What Happens During Recovery From Surgery To Treat Avascular Necrosis?
The exact course of recovery depends partly on the type of surgical procedure performed. However, recovery from any surgery typically involves rest and avoiding putting pressure on the surgical site until it has had sufficient time to heal. Once the patient is allowed to resume weight-bearing activity, he or she may have to use an assistive device.3Osteonecrosis of the Hip - OrthoInfo - AAOS. (n.d.). Retrieved October 21, 2020, from https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/osteonecrosis-of-the-hip
Rest and inactivity due to surgery can cause muscles to atrophy. Physical therapy may be necessary to restore strength to the muscles in anticipation of returning to full weight-bearing activities.
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