31. The disorder is known as osteonecrosis, or avascular necrosis, because the death of bone results from a lack of blood supply. 32. He is the founder of a website that educates people about the AIDS / HIV related complication, Avascular Necrosis ( AVN ). 33. In September, a bone specialist determined that Keone is suffering from avascular necrosis, which causes bones to die from lack of blood. 34. Avascular necrosis occurs when blood does not flow properly to bone _ usually in the hip joint _ which can lead to painful fractures.35. SPIN magazine confirmed that Graham was suffering with " Avascular Necrosis ", a rare condition causing lack of blood supply to the femur. 36. Within the Fovea is a region of 0.5mm diameter celled the foveal avascular zone ( which means without any blood vessels ). 37. The menisci are nourished by small blood vessels but have a large area in the center with no direct blood supply ( avascular ). 38. As cartilage is aneural and avascular ( lack of nerve and blood supply, respectively ), shallow damage often does not trigger pain. 39. Dear D . D . : I agree with you, but first an explanation of " avascular necrosis " for our readers. 40. Non-unions can result in loss of blood supply to the proximal pole, which can result in avascular necrosis of the proximal segment.
