Symptoms of bone necrosis
Disease description:
It hurts a lot around the hip area, especially after walking a lot or when I'm tired; the pain becomes even more noticeable. I also feel that the joint movement in this area isn't as flexible as it used to be. Could this be bone necrosis? What are the symptoms of bone necrosis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Osteonecrosis, also known as "avascular necrosis" or "aseptic bone necrosis," is a skeletal disorder primarily characterized by the death of living cells within the bone tissue. It commonly occurs in areas such as the femoral head, knee, wrist, and spine. Common symptoms of osteonecrosis include:
1. Pain: This is the most common symptom of osteonecrosis, typically localized to the affected joint or bone area. The pain may develop gradually and is often associated with physical activity. Initially, it may occur only during specific movements or weight-bearing, but as the disease progresses, the pain may intensify and become persistent.
2. Joint stiffness and restricted movement: As the disease progresses, patients may experience a reduced range of motion in the affected joint, accompanied by a sensation of stiffness, particularly noticeable upon waking in the morning or after prolonged periods of inactivity.
3. Swelling: Osteonecrosis can cause inflammation and swelling of the tissues surrounding the joint, which is the body's response to injury.
4. Localized warmth: The affected area may feel warm to the touch due to inflammation and impaired blood circulation, with increased local temperature being a common sign of an inflammatory process.
5. Limping: Due to pain and impaired joint function, patients may alter their gait, resulting in a noticeable limp.
