Notable Cases
Avascular necrosis cut short the football and baseball careers of star athlete Bo Jackson.
Ron Wolf, assistant to the general manager of the New York Jets, had intended to take Brett Favre in the 1991 NFL draft but Favre was taken by the Falcons on the previous pick. Wolf was hired by the Green Bay Packers and traded for Favre. After the trade, Favre was diagnosed with avascular necrosis of the hip, and doctors recommended his physical be failed, which would nullify the trade. Wolf overruled them. Favre's accomplishments are well documented.
In addition to the athletes listed, AVN has affected musicians including Andy Bell of the electronica/pop duo Erasure has had the condition and replaced both hips.
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