Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
Other osteonecrosis, left femur
Serious
ICD-10: M87 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: हड्डी का नेक्रोसिस · தமிழ்: எலும்பு இறப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮೂಳೆ ನೆಕ್ರೋಸಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: ఎముక నెక్రోసిస్ · বাংলা: হাড়ের নেক্রোসিস · मराठी: हाडांचा नेक्रोसिस · ગુજરાતી: હાડકાનું નેક્રોસિસ
About this condition
Osteonecrosis of the femur occurs when the thighbone loses its blood supply, causing bone tissue to die and potentially leading to collapse of the hip joint. Risk factors include steroid use, excessive alcohol, trauma, and certain medical conditions. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent joint destruction and may involve medications, surgical procedures, or joint replacement.
Common symptoms
hip pain
groin pain
limping
limited hip movement
thigh pain
difficulty walking
joint stiffness
When to see a doctor: within days for orthopedic evaluation
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | हड्डी का नेक्रोसिस · जांघ की हड्डी की मृत्यु · ऑस्टियोनेक्रोसिस · फीमर में खून की कमी |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | எலும்பு இறப்பு · தொடை எலும்பு நசிவு · ஆஸ்டியோநெக்ரோசிஸ் · இடுப்பு வலி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮೂಳೆ ನೆಕ್ರೋಸಿಸ್ · ತೊಡೆ ಮೂಳೆ ಸಾವು · ಆಸ್ಟಿಯೋನೆಕ್ರೋಸಿಸ್ · ಸೊಂಟ ನೋವು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఎముక నెక్రోసిస్ · తొడ ఎముక మరణం · ఆస్టియోనెక్రోసిస్ · తుంటి నొప్పి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | হাড়ের নেক্রোসিস · উরুর হাড় মৃত্যু · অস্টিওনেক্রোসিস · নিতম্ব ব্যথা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | हाडांचा नेक्रोसिस · मांडीचे हाड निष्क्रिय · ऑस्टिओनेक्रोसिस · कूल्हा दुखणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | હાડકાનું નેક્રોસિસ · જાંઘના હાડકાનું મૃત્યુ · ઓસ્ટિયોનેક્રોસિસ · નિતંબ દુખાવો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Other osteonecrosis, left femur?
hip pain, groin pain, limping, limited hip movement, thigh pain, difficulty walking.
When should I see a doctor?
within days for orthopedic evaluation
Is Other osteonecrosis, left femur common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Other osteonecrosis, left femur?
Severity is classified as Serious. within days for orthopedic evaluation.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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