Avascular necrosis with secondary osteoarthritis

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Right hip pain

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Female

Asymmetry of the hip joints, with reduced joint space on the right side, subchondral sclerosis, geodes, and femoral head surface irregularity. 

No fracture. No destructive bony lesion can be seen. 

Findings represent avascular necrosis with secondary osteoarthritis of the right hip.

Case Discussion

The primary process is avascular necrosis of the right femoral head complicated by secondary osteoarthritis.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.