RefHelp - NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Signs & symptoms
- Pain with increases over time
- Stiffness in joint
- X-ray findings may not fit with subjective and objective findings
Risk factors
- Trauma
- Prolonged steroid use
- Excess alcohol consumption/ binge drinkers
- HIV
- Past radiation/ chemotherapy
- Sickle cell anaemia
- Commercial/ military divers.