Bilateral avascular necrosis of the hip

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Aggravating left hip pain on weight bearing. History of osteoarthritis of both hips.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

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

Flattening and irregular contours of the right femoral head. Subchondral AVN and massive bone marrow edema on the left.

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