Subchondral fracture - femoral head

Case contributed by Paul Leong
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right hip pain.

Patient Data

Age: 50
Gender: Male

No abnormality detected

Extensive marrow oedema within the femoral head and neck.

There is a subchondral fracture within the femoral head.

Case Discussion

Findings are consistent with a subchondral fracture of the femoral head. The patient was managed conservatively.

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