Avascular necrosis of the hip

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chronic left hip pain.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Increased density of the left femoral head with internal cyst-like radiolucencies and articular surface irregularities.

Case Discussion

Radiographic features are consistent with longstanding left femur head avascular necrosis.

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