CONDITIONS
Avascular Necrosis Treatment in Dhaka
Dr. AKM Mohiuddin treats avascular necrosis, AVN, at Surecell Medical, Gulshan-1, Dhaka, using stem cell therapy. AVN most commonly affects the hip, and treatment approach depends heavily on how early the condition is caught.
What Is Avascular Necrosis?
Avascular necrosis is the loss of blood supply to a section of bone, which causes that bone tissue to weaken and eventually collapse if untreated. It most often affects the hip, though it can occur in other joints as well.
Symptoms of Avascular Necrosis
Symptoms often develop gradually and can be easy to dismiss in early stages.
Joint pain that worsens over time, especially with weight bearing Pain that later occurs at rest, in more advanced cases Limited range of motion in the affected joint A limp, if the hip is affected and the condition has progressed
How Dr. AKM Mohiuddin Treats Avascular Necrosis
Dr. Mohiuddin treats avascular necrosis using stem cell therapy, most often SVF, adipose tissue-derived stem cells drawn from the patient's own body.
In selected early-stage cases, stem cell therapy is used alongside core decompression, a procedure that relieves pressure inside the bone, to support bone healing. In other cases, it is given as an intra-articular or local injection depending on the stage of the condition.
What to Expect During Treatment
Staging is critical for avascular necrosis, so treatment starts with imaging, usually X-ray or MRI, to determine how far the condition has progressed.
Based on the stage, Dr. Mohiuddin discusses whether stem cell therapy alone is appropriate, or whether it should be combined with core decompression. Earlier-stage cases generally have more treatment options than cases where the bone has already begun to collapse.
How Dr. AKM Mohiuddin Treats Avascular Necrosis
Stem cell therapy for avascular necrosis works best when the condition is caught early, before significant bone collapse has occurred. More advanced cases, where the joint surface has already collapsed, often require surgical treatment such as joint replacement instead.
A clinical assessment with imaging is the only way to know which stage you are at and which treatment options apply.
QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is avascular necrosis?
Avascular necrosis is the death of bone tissue caused by a loss of blood supply to that area of bone. It most commonly affects the hip and can lead to bone collapse if left untreated.
What causes avascular necrosis?
Common causes include long-term steroid use, excessive alcohol use, trauma or fracture near a joint, and certain medical conditions that affect blood flow. In some cases, no clear cause is identified.
Can avascular necrosis be treated without hip replacement surgery?
In early stages, yes. Stem cell therapy, sometimes combined with core decompression, is used to support bone healing before the joint collapses. More advanced cases, where collapse has already occurred, often need surgery.
Is stem cell therapy effective for avascular necrosis?
Stem cell therapy is used to support bone healing in appropriately selected avascular necrosis cases, particularly earlier stages. Results vary by patient and by how advanced the condition is at the time of treatment.
What is core decompression and how does it relate to stem cell therapy?
Core decompression is a procedure that relieves pressure inside the affected bone. In selected AVN cases, Dr. Mohiuddin uses stem cell therapy alongside core decompression to support bone healing.
Where can I get avascular necrosis treatment in Dhaka?
Dr. AKM Mohiuddin, an AVN specialist doctor in Dhaka, treats avascular necrosis at Surecell Medical, Plot 2, Road 21, Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212.
Visit Dr. AKM Mohiuddin
Address
Surecell Medical Plot 2, Road 21, Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Hotline
09653667777
Hours
Saturday to Thursday ( 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM )