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AA and hip replacement
Hi!
I have read a few things on this forum about avascular necrosis and hip replacement due to high doses of corticosteroids but none actually answered my question.
To make it short, my brother is 12 months after horse ATG and his counts are close to normal. He still has a low dose of cyclosporin.
Severe hip pain. MRI showed osteonecrosis in both hips with edema and he needs protheses.
My question is about the potential danger of undergoing surgery and taking new medicine now. Is there a risk of AA relapse?
Thanks
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Steph, 25yo brother diagnosed with AA July 2013. Horse ATG Sept, currently on cyclosporin
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