Avascular necrosis of the hip

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert , 2 Mar 2012
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Mostafa Elfeky, 22 May 2019

Updates to Case Attributes

Age changed from 65 to 65 years.
Body was added:

Features are in keeping with chronic avascular necrosis of the right femoral head.

  • +<p>Features are in keeping with chronic avascular necrosis of the right femoral head.</p>

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Right hip
Findings was added:

Increased density of the right femoral head with articular surface irregularities.

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AP

Image X-ray (Lauenstein) ( update )

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Lauenstein

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