Avascular Necrosis

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Acceptability at Recruitment

NOT ACCEPTABLE

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

NOT ACCEPTABLE

Individual at Risk

Donor

Explanation of Condition

Loss of the blood supply to a region of bone, typically involving a joint. Commonly affected areas include the hip, foot and wrist. It is associated with steroid use and sickle cell disease, but may also happen spontaneously.

Guidance

Uncertain risk of donation. May worsen condition.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Kienbock Disease

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012