Bilateral avascular necrosis of the hip joints

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Decreased range of motion with pain during movement in both hip joints.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

Bilaterally remodeled femoral heads with partial collapse showing areas of sclerosis and irregularity.  

Case Discussion

Features are consistent with long standing avascular necrosis of both femoral epiphysis with secondary degenerative changes.

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