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Bookmark or Share- Osteonecrosis (Avascular Necrosis) Symptoms & Causes | NIAMSThigh bone (femur), especially the upper part—the ball in the hip socket. The lower end, which is part of the knee joint, is also often affected. Upper arm bone (humerus), especially the upper part—the ball in the shoulder joint. When the disease involves part of a bone in a joint, it can lead to the breakdown of the bone and arthritis.
- All Diseases and Conditions | NIAMSPolymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis are closely linked inflammatory conditions. PMR causes muscle pain and stiffness in the shoulders, upper arms, hip area, and neck. GCA causes headaches, scalp tenderness, jaw pain, and eye problems.
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases ...The mission of the NIAMS is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research; and the dissemination of information o
- Hip Replacement Surgery Basics - National Institute of Arthritis and ...Hip replacement surgery is a procedure in which a surgeon makes an incision over the side of the thigh, removes the diseased parts of the hip joint, and replaces them with new, artificial parts. These parts mimic the way a normal hip joint works.
- NIAMS Health Topics - National Institute of Arthritis and ...Find information on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for a range of health conditions related to arthritis, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases.
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