Osteochondritis dissecans of the hip

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Chronic hip pain on weight bearing. Active soccer player.

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

There was an in-situ dissected fragment at the posterior rim of the acetabular notch, that was hypointense in all sequences and partly surrounded by fluid on T2-weighted images. 

Case Discussion

A loose fragment was ascertained by arthroscopy.

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