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Does avascular necrosis increase the risk of fracture?

Q: Does having avascular necrosis increase the chances of getting a fracture/dislocation of proximal humerus?

A:Avascular necrosis affects the subchondral bone. This should not weaken the rest of the proximal bone increasing its susceptibility to fracture.

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