Does anyone have avascular necrosis of knee and what treatment?

I believe mine is from lupus and a core decompression was done. Does anyone have experience with this?

This procedure is very effective for early disease that has not yet progressed to bone collapse; it may even prevent collapse. Core decompression may also be used for someone younger than 50 whose bone has collapsed; this treatment may delay the need for a total joint replacement by several years because the person's pain is relieved or decreased. If core decompression or bone grafting is performed before the bone collapses, it can help to prevent serious joint damage.

I add a link containing some details of this subject, however, it is probable that you are already in possession of the details covered.

http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/
library/DS/00650.html

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Core decompression was successful (a Knee Society score of at least 80 points and no additional surgery) in 79 percent of the knees in which the disease was in an early stage. Total knee arthroplasty was successful in only 71 percent of the knees.
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