Is rheumatoid arthritis related to osteonecrosis?

Condition analysis:
Rheumatoid Arthritis is an inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the body's natural defenses against foreign agents (antibodies & lymphocytes) attack healthy joints. This disorder is characterized by a lack of appetite (anorexia), fatigue, painful and deformed joints, early morning stiffness chiefly in the hands, knees, feet, jaw, and spine. People with Arthritis are at increased risk of also developing Osteonecrosis.

Instructions:
Massage: A localized massage from the low back till the knees may improve the condition when given regularly for 10-15 minutes every day. The addition of few drops of wintergreen and lemongrass oil to the massage oil will be of added advantage.

Hydrotherapy: Warm water hip bath when given twice a day for 10 minutes will reduce the pain and stiffness thereby improves the flexibility/ range of motion. Underwater exercises will be of double benefit when performed under expert guidance and support.

Hot and cold fomentation and mud application after hot fomentation are also useful.

Heliotherapy: Sun bath in the dawn and dusk will be beneficial to improve the strength of the bones. Similarly the indoor application of infra red radiation to the affected joint, ie. hip will be helpful.