Rim sign (osteonecrosis)
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Gaillard F, Knipe H, Macori F, et al. Rim sign (osteonecrosis). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 06 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-1987
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1987
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- Rim sign (AVN)
- Rim sign of AVN
- Rim sign (avascular necrosis)
A rim sign can be seen in osteonecrosis and comprises a high T2 or intermediate T1 signal line sandwiched between two low signal lines, and represents fluid between the sclerotic borders of an osteochondral fragment, and implies instability (stage III).
This rim sign should not be confused with the double line sign of osteonecrosis.
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References
- 1. Donald Resnick, Mark J. Kransdorf. Bone and Joint Imaging. (2005) ISBN: 9780721602707 - Google Books
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Cases:
- Subchondral insuffiency fracture of the acetabulum
- Osteochondritis dissecans - knee
- Osteonecrosis of the knee
- Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee - paediatric
- Osteochondritis dissecans - knee
- Avascular necrosis of humerus
- Avascular necrosis of bilateral femoral heads
- Osteochondritis dissecans
- Avascular necrosis of the knee
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