A 52-year-old woman, with a multifaceted medical background encompassing spinal cord injury, pneumonia, and recurrent hospitalizations, presents with enduring left hip and leg discomfort ultimately diagnosed as avascular necrosis (AVN). She previously underwent intraosseous direct anterior arthroplasty (DAA) of the left hip during the removal of orthopedic artifacts. Despite enduring hypertension, severe trochanter dislocation, and prosthesis fracture, she recovered and required additional surgery to address the dislocation and fracture. This case underscores the challenges in diagnosing and treating AVN, emphasizing the importance of meticulous postoperative care and a multidisciplinary approach. Challenges highlighted by AVN include delayed diagnosis, intricate surgical procedures, and the potential need for further interventions due to hardware complications and infection as seen in this patient.

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