Long standing avascular necrosis of left femoral epiphysis

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Work up for chronic left hip pain.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male

There are degenerative changes in the left hip joint with joint space narrowing, subchondral sclerosis and irregularity, and relatively femoral head flattening.

Case Discussion

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

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