Let's Talk About Sickle Cell
Let's Talk About Sickle Cell
Sickle Cell Podcast
11. Sickle Cell Hot Topic: Avascular Necrosis
36 minutes Posted Apr 3, 2024 at 6:00 am.
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In this weeks hot topic discussion, Maya and Jenica talk about one of the common complications that often occur in people living wiith sickle cell called Avascular Necrosis (AVN). They break down the direct cause of AVN, how to describe and identify the pain, and the types of surgeries that alleviate the symptoms. Jenica also shares her experience of having AVN in both hips and the two different surgeries she had to treat them.