I've been diagnosed with avascular necrosis in both hips stage 3 on the left and stage 2 on the right. The doctor suggested hip replacement surgery, but I'm only 22 and worried about it. Are there any other treatment options besides surgery at this stage?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Stage 2‚Äì3 AVN can be managed with core decompression, bisphosphonates, or PRP‚Äîjoint replacement is for advanced collapse.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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