Does avascular necrosis increase the risk of fracture?
Dr A Venkatachalam
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon,
Knee & Shoulder Clinic,
Chennai
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon,
Knee & Shoulder Clinic,
Chennai
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.