Avascular necrosis (AVN), or more correctly "osteonecrosis", is a generic term referring to an ischaemic death of the constituents of bone. AVN has a wide variety of causes and can affect nearly any bone in the body. Most sites of involvement have an eponym associated with avascular necrosis of that area, and these sites are... Continue Reading →
What’s the difference between osteoporosis and osteonecrosis? The first part of both terms (osteo) refers to bone. In the first word (osteonecrosis), necrosis means death so, osteonecrosis is the death of bone. In the second word (osteoporosis), porosis refers to how porous the bone has become. Loss of bone density creates larger spaces between bone... Continue Reading →
When you have pain and inflammation like I do you learn what to eat and what to stay away from. I have learned to manage my pain by eating healthy . With Bone problems I have tried many things but this way of eating is great It's easy to eat healthy and use lots of... Continue Reading →
I just entered a contest; help me get to the top of the leaderboard! I have Avascular Necrosis/ Osteonecrosis and the condition/disease is rare, so rare there was no cause ribbon for anyone to identify with. I created a few varieties and now the AVN community finally has a ribbon. My goal is to educate... Continue Reading →
This soup is a little spicy, a bit meaty, and full of good-for-you greens. Best part it's ready in 35 minutes Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 3/4" cubes 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon Kosher salt 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/4 pound... Continue Reading →
Off to Fla buy car this time. Hope my bones hold up. Usually we fly. Granddaughters - Graduation party in a few days.
I love tacos I usually make fish tacos with cod , but I had to try Mahi Mahi ....so delicious Try these delicious Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos Recipe that are loaded with Avocado Crema, Mango Salsa, Cabbage and Cilantro on Corn Tortilla!Ingredients For the Blackening Seasoning: ... Continue Reading →
Osteonecrosis -Avascular Necrosis So what actually is Bone death anyway. It's mostly of the break down in the vascular system (blood supply)that runs through the bone.Although bone is not an actively growing tissue in adults, it does need a constant blood supply to stay alive. In fact, the supply of blood to long bones is profuse and... Continue Reading →
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