Avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis) occurs when blood flow to bone tissue is disrupted, causing bone death. Alaska's orthopedic surgeons treat AVN with approaches including core decompression, bone grafting, and joint replacement depending on the stage and location of the disease.
Avascular Necrosis Treatment in Alaska
Expert avascular necrosis treatment in Alaska. Core decompression, bone grafting, and joint replacement for AVN of the hip, knee, and shoulder.
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Dr. Brad L. Sparks, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Board Certified
Fellowship Trained
Orthopedic Surgeon - Jiffy Knee Specialist
Alaska Fracture & Orthopedic Clinic (AFOC)
Jiffy Knee ReplacementTotal Knee ReplacementTotal Hip ReplacementShoulder ReplacementSports MedicineJoint ReplacementOrthopedic TraumaACL ReconstructionArthroscopic Surgery
Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla(907) 563-3145
Dr. Douglas Prevost, MD
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Board Certified
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Dr. Doug Vermillion, MD
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Board Certified
Fellowship Trained
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Joint ReplacementFoot and Ankle SurgerySports MedicineAdult Reconstructive Surgery
Anchorage(907) 563-3145
Dr. Mark T. Caylor, MD
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Anchorage(907) 771-3500
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