Since then, her condition has required surgeries on her shoulders, knees, elbow, foot, and upcoming procedures are still planned.
Despite these operations, Burnette says she continues to live in “constant deep bone pain” and has had to step down from her position at the elder care facility, relying on disability benefits to support her family.
A Rare and Debilitating Condition
AVN, also known as osteonecrosis, can be triggered by trauma, autoimmune disorders, or clotting complications.
