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Osteonecrosis.

Last updated Monday, December 27, 2004

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Incidence and risk factors

Prevention

As the saying goes, "prevention is the best medicine."

If you are taking high doses of steroids for any reason, it is important for you to continue to see your doctor on a regular basis. Proper monitoring of your steroid treatment is essential to reduce the chances of undesirable side effects such as osteonecrosis. If you drink alcohol to excess, you should decrease or stop your intake. These measures may decrease the chance of getting the condition, but there is no guarantee.


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