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Osteonecrosis of the Hip

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Osteonecrosis of the hip is a disease that happens when blood flow to the bones in the hip joint is cut off. This causes the bone to die. And over time, the damaged joint may collapse.

Date Last Reviewed: 04/01/2020

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