The drugs Fosomax, Actonel, Boniva and Reclast, which are called bisphosphonate drugs have been associated with a new, newly recognized condition, called osteonecrosis of the jaw. Now let me say ...

Stage III osteonecrosis of the femoral head is characterized by the crescent sign. AP pelvis (Figure 4a) and AP right hip (Figure 4b). Stage III osteonecrosis of the femoral head is characterized ...

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That pain is the result of osteonecrosis-- also known as avascular necrosis (AVN). It's the same condition that disrupted the career of baseball and football star Bo Jackson. Osteonecrosis ...

A study that evaluated the natural history of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ)—an emergent problem for certain patients with cancer—found that reinitiation of ...

For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Source: Focus Medica. Death of bone tissue due to temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bones. Early stages ...

Some may take up to a year. In rare cases, the body may struggle to return blood flow to the injured area, causing avascular necrosis of the bone, or osteonecrosis. This is the death of bone ...

In addition, the continued use of bisphosphonates after 5 years is associated with an increased risk of otherwise rare subtrochanteric femoral fractures, osteonecrosis of the jaw, and esophageal ...

To make sure ibandronate is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: In rare cases, this medicine may cause bone loss (osteonecrosis) in the jaw. Symptoms include jaw pain or numbness ...