https://medicine.yale.edu/ortho/news-rss/?title=Articles&orgId=122229&keywordId=1723 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Avascular Necrosis & Osteonecrosis Program en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:30:38 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ortho/news-article/yale-developed-technique-combines-3d-modeling-with-computer-navigation-to-deliver-minimally-invasive-avascular-necrosis-treatment/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ortho/news-article/yale-developed-technique-combines-3d-modeling-with-computer-navigation-to-deliver-minimally-invasive-avascular-necrosis-treatment/ In a paper published in the journal Arthroplasty Today, Daniel Wiznia, MD, Co-Director of Yale Medicine’s Avascular Necrosis Program, presents a new surgical technique designed to prevent or delay hip collapse in patients with femoral head avascular necrosis (AVN). Thanks to 3D innovations and novel applications to intraoperative navigation technology developed at Yale, Wiznia is leading a multidisciplinary approach to optimize clinical outcomes. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/stem-cells-can-treat-avascular-necrosis https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/stem-cells-can-treat-avascular-necrosis A Yale Medicine orthopaedic surgeon describes a procedure to treat avascular necrosis. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ortho/news-article/stem-cell-therapy-reduces-need-for-nearly-10-of-hip-replacements/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ortho/news-article/stem-cell-therapy-reduces-need-for-nearly-10-of-hip-replacements/ Research has shown that stem cells possess the characteristics and qualities needed for the body to regrow, repair, and regenerate damaged tissue and bone, and according to Dr. Wiznia, this treatment dramatically reduces the risk of the head of the femur from collapsing. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 04:00:00 Z