RELATIONSHIP OF ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO WITH AVN OF FEMORAL HEAD IN ADULT INDIAN POPULATION

Abstract

Background: Avascular necrosis (AVN) or osteonecrosis is the death of bone tissues due to decreased blood flow of femoral head, it is a major orthopaedic disease with many risk factors including the chronic alcohol and tobacco consumption. 

Aims and objectives: To study the relationship of alcohol and tobacco with AVN of femoral head in adult population.

Materials and Methods: This study included 72 patients of AVN of femoral head (ONFH) who attending our hospital between Sept 2018 to Sept 2020. History of alcoholism and tobacco consumption, detailed information of the amount and duration of smoking and alcohol intake was recorded.

Results: Majority of the AVN patients were working age groups males (72%) and 28% were females. Out of 72 patient 55% had history of alcohol consumption and 60% were smokers which indicates a positive correlation of cellular toxicity with AVN of femoral head.

Conclusion: Present study conclude that the alcohol ingestion and tobacco smoking are the major cause of cellular toxicity and AVN of femoral heads.

Keywords: alcohol drinking, femur head necrosis, smoking