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title: Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) of the Knee
description: "This condition occurs when a bone's normal blood supply is disrupted. The affected bone cells die and the dead bone weakens. The bone may begin to fracture and collapse, leading to arthritis."
date_modified: "2021-08-25T11:50:11-04:00"
---

 

#####  Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) of the Knee 

This condition occurs when a bone's normal blood supply is disrupted. The affected bone cells die and the dead bone weakens. The bone may begin to fracture and collapse, leading to arthritis.

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