Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head: A Case Report with Emphasis on Imaging Findings

Authors

  • S Ansari Department of Radiodiagnosis, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan,
  • K Dhungel Department of Radiodiagnosis, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan,
  • K Ahmad Department of Radiodiagnosis, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan,
  • MK Gupta Department of Radiodiagnosis, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan,
  • MF Amanullah Department of Orthopedics, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan,
  • RK Rauniyar Department of Radiodiagnosis, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/njr.v2i2.7694

Keywords:

Avascular necrosis, Osteonecrosis, Femoral head, Radiograph, Magnetic resonance imaging

Abstract

Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head is a disease caused by reduced blood supply to the subchondral bone leading to destruction of the hip joint. Most common sites are femoral and humeral head. Initially, patients are asymptomatic, but, in time, AVN leads to joint destruction, requiring surgical treatment and, in later stages, total hip replacement. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been proved to be a highly accurate method both for early diagnosis and for staging of the disease. We present a case of avascular necrosis of right femoral head in 28 year old male following trauma to hip.

Nepalese Journal of Radiology; Vol. 2; Issue 2; July-Dec. 2012; 92-95

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njr.v2i2.7694

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Published

2013-03-03

How to Cite

Ansari, S., Dhungel, K., Ahmad, K., Gupta, M., Amanullah, M., & Rauniyar, R. (2013). Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head: A Case Report with Emphasis on Imaging Findings. Nepalese Journal of Radiology, 2(2), 92–95. https://doi.org/10.3126/njr.v2i2.7694

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2012)

Section

Case Reports

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