Presentation
Left groin pain.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
From the case:
Normal pelvis (radiograph)
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Minimal right hip osteoarthritis, within normal limits for the patient's age. Unremarkable left hip. Normal sacroiliac joints.
Case Discussion
Osteoarthritis of the hip is common, and subjectively is usually divided into mild, moderate and severe. Appearances differ from inflammatory arthritis', such as rheumatoid arthritis, where the joint space loss is symmetric, not predominantly in the weight-bearing aspect of the joint 1.