Bilateral hip osteoarthritis

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Bilateral hip pain.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Both hip joints show subchondral lucencies of the acetabulum and femoral heads with acetabular marginal osteophytes and uneven joint space, being narrow at medial aspect.

Case Discussion

Findings are in keeping with bilateral hip osteoarthritis. Note both hips are symmetrically affected.

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