Some info on Avascular Necrosis/Osteonecrosis Other risk factors for osteonecrosis include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and organ transplantation (particularly kidney transplantation). Osteonecrosis is also associated with a number of medical conditions, including Cancer (chemo and radiation) SLE-Lupus Blood disorders such as Sickle cell disease, eNOS Factor V Leiden MTHFR FactorViii HIV infection, Gaucher’s disease, and Caisson... Continue Reading →