Osteonecrosis of the knee develops through four stages, which can be identified by symptoms and X-rays. Stage I: Symptoms are most intense in the earliest stage. Symptoms may continue for 6 to 8 weeks and then subside. Because X-rays are normal, a positive bone scan is needed to make the diagnosis.
Judy Garland 'Dorothy' died June 22, 1969. Frank Morgan 'Professor Marvel, The Gatekeeper, The Carriage Driver, The Doorman, The Wizard of Oz' died September 18, 1949. Ray Bolger 'Hunk, The Scarecrow' died January 15, 1987. Bert Lahr 'Zeke, The Cowardly Lion' died December 4, 1967.
(Wonderful Wizard of Oz) Dorothy Gale is a fictional character created by L. Frank Baum, author and creator of the Oz Legacy. She is the child protagonist and heroine of Baum's first Oz book, which is considered to be one of the first American Fairytales written titled: 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', published in 1900.