Question

Bone part that undergoes necrosis in alcoholics is

• A. Head of femur
• B. Shaft of femur
• C. Vertebrae
• D. Carpals

Answer 1

The correct option is A Head of femur

Alcoholic persons suffer from a disease of necrosis of bone called osteonecrosis or avascular necrosis. It is the death of bone tissue due to which head of femur collapse. Alcohol can cause accumulation of fatty acids because it interferes with their breakdown. Accumulation of fatty acids in blood vessels can lead to decreased rate of blood supply to the bone tissue. This causes necrosis of head of femur.

So, the correct answer is 'Head of femur'.