Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) The Silent Rare Disease: My Story

by Wyketha K. Parkman

In 2014, I was diagnosed with avascular necrosis of the hips. That's when my nightmare began.What is avascular necrosis?Avascular necrosis (AVN), also known as osteonecrosis of the femoral head, occurs when the blood supply to the bone is decreased. This interruption in blood supply causes small cracks and breaks in the bone. If the AVN is left untreated, the bone will eventually die and collapse.Over 20,000 people acquire AVN every year, typically...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1545392749
• ISBN13: 9781545392744
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"