Corticosteroid-associated osteonecrosis of the femoral head: complete resolution on MRI with conservative treatment

Fig 1A shows the subchondral "double-line" sign, distinguishing this condition from transient osteoporosis of the hip. 1 Corticosteroids were withdrawn, and the MRI was repeated after 19 months of protected weight bearing ( fig 1D-F ), by which time all clinical features had resolved.

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Published in:BMJ case reports 2009, Vol.2009 (apr23 1), p.bcr0820080673-bcr0820080673
Main Authors: Rooney, Terence, Mullan, Ronan H, Gibney, Robert, FitzGerald, Oliver
Format: Article
Language:English
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Europe (West)
Hip joint
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Summary:Fig 1A shows the subchondral "double-line" sign, distinguishing this condition from transient osteoporosis of the hip. 1 Corticosteroids were withdrawn, and the MRI was repeated after 19 months of protected weight bearing ( fig 1D-F ), by which time all clinical features had resolved.
ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr.08.2008.0673