Femoral head avascular necrosis with secondary osteoarthritis

Case contributed by Spomenka Zulj Zilic
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Right hip pain.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

Joint space narrowing, subchondral sclerosis, geodes, marginal osteophyte formation and collapse of the femoral head and articular surface.

Case Discussion

Typical example of long-standing femoral head avascular necrosis with secondary osteoarthritis. 

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