PATHOLOGY OF BONE INFARCTION
I) Definitions Bone infarction denotes necrosis of the metaphysis or diaphysis of a long bone, commonly referred to as osteonecrosis. The term may also be applied to some cases involving the epiphysis, but the term avascular necrosis is preferred to describe subchondral osteonecrosis. Other terms used to describe bone infarction are avascular necrosis of bone, … Read more