Nineteen of 97 patients with steroid-induced osteonecrosis had a lesion involving the head of the humerus, on one or both sides. The lesion usually began as a subchondral osteolytic area which ...

The purposes of this study were to evaluate how accurately current imaging modalities predict the quality of the articular surface in avascular necrosis ... nourished by the joint fluid, and ...

Avascular necrosis affects bone tissue in any joint but typically targets your hip. Other joints that can develop avascular necrosis include: Ankles Jaw Knees The upper arm (humerus) and shoulders ...