Osteonecrosis of the knee

[Musicl]

Necrosis of the knee:

Has anyone had this condition? If so, I would greatly appreciate any advice, as I suspect that I may have this condition.

[HeronNS]

I don't know anything about it, except what I've just read on the internet. What makes you think you have this condition?

nyulangone.org/conditions/o...

[Musicl in reply to HeronNS]

Hi HeronNS, The whole story is too long and drawn out, as it would take me too long to explain the whole story here and now, but I just wondered if anyone else was in the same position. I am worried that I may have this condition and am getting little help from my orthopaedic consultant.

[HeronNS in reply to Musicl]

Any chance of getting a referral to a different specialist? Second opinion and all that? Good Luck.

[Mavary]

I’ve heard about it but I don’t have it so can’t help you. Sorry! Someone might come along with the condition.

[Musicl in reply to Mavary]

Hi Mavary, thank you for your reply.

[Mavary in reply to Mavary]

I remember where I heard Osteonecronosis. I’m on Denosumab and I think that’s what they warn you about in the jaw. The drug can cause it. I think it’s degeneration of the bones.

[Musicl in reply to Mavary]

Yes, the bone can collapse and dies. I was surprised to learn that drinking too much alcohol can cause necrosis, also steroids can play a part.

[Mavary in reply to Musicl]

I think lots of things are really bad for us. But we can’t avoid everything.

[elaine2447]

I'm sorry to hear you are obviously suffering. I presume it's a wound that is not healing. I haven't heard of this in the knee but in the jaw caused by bisphosphonates, generally the infusion. This is when there is a tooth extraction and doesn't heal. If you have any open wound, don't leave it, it needs extensive antibiotics.

[elaine2447]

I've since been googling and was surprised to see osteocrenosis doesn't just affect the jaw. Please ask your specialist or gp about it rarediseases.org/rare-disea....

[Musicl in reply to elaine2447]

Hi again, I am already under the care of an orthopaedic consultant, but getting very little help from him.

[elaine2447 in reply to Musicl]

Sorry to hear that but sadly not surprised.

[elaine2447]

orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/disea...

[Musicl in reply to elaine2447]

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