Interactive cases are presented in the menubar to test your knowledge on hipprostheses. Eda AKSOY, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | Cited by 134 | of Republic of Turkey Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ankara | Read 51 publications | Contact Eda AKSOY Some of the non-cemented THA have femoral stems with additional hydroxyapatite coating Thin lucent zones along the bone-metal interface due to fibrous tissue are therefore common (80%). AVN may take 3 to 4 weeks to appear on standard radiographs. In the Mediterranean and in Southeast Asia, the highly prevalent thallassemias are a major cause. Appendicitis - Pitfalls in US and CT diagnosis, Acute Abdomen in Gynaecology - Ultrasound, Transvaginal Ultrasound for Non-Gynaecological Conditions, Bi-RADS for Mammography and Ultrasound 2013, Coronary Artery Disease-Reporting and Data System 2.0, Contrast-enhanced MRA of peripheral vessels, Vascular Anomalies of Aorta, Pulmonary and Systemic vessels, Esophagus I: anatomy, rings, inflammation, Esophagus II: Strictures, Acute syndromes, Neoplasms and Vascular impressions, TI-RADS - Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System, How to Differentiate Carotid Obstructions, White Matter Lesions - Differential diagnosis. Dr. Shifali Dumeer is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology with sub-specialty training in Abdominal Imaging, Nuclear Medicine/PET, Cardiothoracic Imaging and Neuroradiology. There are times when the proximal femur is affected by an unknown process, which is characterized by rapid demineralization of the proximal femur with marked corresponding marrow edema, which is seen when imaged with MR. The two main types of FAI are the cam type and the pincer type, although there may be overlap between the two. In non-cemented THA arthrography is not accurate for the detection of loosening, as small channels between bone ingrowth may persist allowing contrast-passage in stable hips. The reduction of gonadal radiation exposure with lead shielding is negligible. Communication with the trochanteric bursa, which is common, further reduces sensitivity as a good intra-articular pressure cannot be established (figure). In addition, there is increased T2-signal in the right femoral head and neck, consistent with bone marrow edema. This might allow new bone to grow. The applicant(s) in one of the above interest will be selected and the selection process will continue until all available positions are filled. Alternatively, it may just be a normal developmental variant.14. Corner- or bucket handle fractures should raise the suspicion of non-accidental injury (NAI)See section on child abuse. Complications of AVN included development of stress fractures, which can propagate distally into the femoral neck region (4a), femoral head collapse, joint space narrowing, and severe osteoarthritis. The radiologic differential diagnosis of Perthes disease includes: Perthes disease has to be differentiated from avascular necrosis with a known cause, as this may require a different treatment approach. In your report always indicate which zones are involved (figure). The diagnosis of FAI should only be made in combination with an orthopedic surgeon and take into account not only the imaging findings but also the clinical symptoms of the patient. Osteoid osteomas are benign tumors. This is to see if the painful hip is due to the prosthesis and not something else. There is a long list of conditions that predispose to AVN; some of the more common ones are steroid use, alcoholism, sickle cell disease, lupus, and trauma. resulting in cup and cement fracture. The key feature is that it produces no secondary bone response. The hip is the third most common joint affected by osteoarthritis after the knee and the hand 1. A painfully decreased range of . Nuffield Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical C, NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Columbia University Website Cookie Notice. She is Assistant Professor of Radiology at Columbia University Medical Center and Assistant Attending Radiologist at New York Presbyterian . The only complaint can be pain. The abscess is usually located in the metaphysis of long bones, but may be located in the epiphysis in young children. The risk of intraoperative infection is less than 1% due to the use of antimicrobial prophylaxis and laminar airflow surgical environment. In case of hip arthrograms, sequences are tailored to assess for labral pathology. Patients will develop premature osteoarthritis. Although particle disease is a result of polyethylene wear, you will not always see evident findings of polyethyleen wear in the acetabular cup, Often there will be an associated joint effusion. The metal backing is still intact. FAI can be a difficult diagnosis to make and is not truly a radiologic diagnosis. This calcific body is thought to develop from the constant impaction of the acetabulum against the femur causing a portion of the labrum to calcify (Figure 17-5) and sometimes even separate. than fully coated (less loosening). Although in some cases the lesion can be treated symptomatically, it may regress or resolve over time.11. However, the shape of the femoral head remains intact. This is also known as coxa magna deformity. Radiographs of all joints are required to establish the diagnosis. Radionuclide bone scans are very sensitive for infection, but not specific as they may show findings similar to those occurring in loosening. On the left the typical radiographic findings of infection with irregular bone destruction and periosteal reaction. (A) Radiograph of woman with SLE shows flattening, collapse, and sclerosis of the left femoral head from AVN. Acetabular and femoral component positioning should mimic normal anatomy. Usually it does not affect outcome, but may require cerclage cables. Endochondral ossification is abnormal and results in small, fragmented epiphyses with alignment abnormalities. Stress shielding proximally may result in proximal osteoporosis and calcar resorption. In this review we will discuss the most common imaging findings in children with hip pain. In the healing phase, Perthes disease can lead to a short, broad femoral head and collum. 2018 Turkish American Scientists & Scholars Association. To provide the highest quality clinical and technology services to customers and patients, in the spirit of continuous improvement and innovation. MRI facilitates better responses to treatment since AVN can be diagnosed at an earlier stage, and therapeutic measures are more successful the earlier they are initiated. The treatment is symptomatic. They are also more common in non-cemented femoral stems, as these have to fit exactly and can cause a fracture during insertion. Dr. Hong Ma is an assistant professor of radiology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The applicants will be informed after the evaluation process is completed. - Lucency in zone II and III > 2 mm. Signal changes compatible with occult left hip AVN (arrow) are noted on the asymptomatic contralateral side. The epiphysis slips posteriorly, and to a lesser extent medially. The dark and bright lines parallel each other giving rise to the double line sign. There is marrow edema in the femoral heads, more significant on the left side. Avulsion injuries can be acute or chronic. proximal femur with thinning of the cortex and bone resorption of the femoral neck. Shimizu et al. AJR 2003 Aug; 181: 545-549. Typical findings in later stages of the disease may be a slightly larger epiphysis, or accelerated bone maturation. 2 Huang G-S, Chan WP, Chang Y-C, et al: MR imaging of bone marrow edema and joint effusions in patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head: relationship to pain. Stem-fixation is also either with cement or cementless with porous coating for bone ingrowth. Hyperemia, inflammation, and fibrosis are found to varying degrees, and this variability in part accounts for the changing appearance of hip AVN on MR images. The Radiology Assistant : Hip pathology in Children Hip pathology in Children Imaging findings Joosje Bomer and Herma Holscher Juliana Children's hospital, the Hague, the Netherlands Publicationdate 2015-08-11 In this review we will discuss the most common imaging findings in children with hip pain. - cemented THA: 0.4% Uniform criteria for the diagnosis of infection associated with prostheses have not been established. It represents advanced AVN. This classification may be useful in grading lesion acuity, as infarcted bone will tend to progress through the classes of signal intensity over time. Depending on whether or not there is spontaneous revascularization, the disease may or may not progress. Figure 17-1. Name and contact details for three references. The potential causes of interruption are numerous, and include trauma, corticosteroid use, sickle cell disease, alcoholism, radiation, and Caissons disease. The case on the left shows severe wear and fracture of the polyethylene liner. Figure 17-5. One method involves measuring the angle between the femoral headneck junction. Women are more commonly affected than men. AVN of the hip is a significant cause of morbidity in the United States, and can affect patients both young and old. It is a subacute osteomyelitis with intraosseous abscess formation. Total hip arthroplasty: radiographic evaluation, BJ Manaster, RadioGraphics 1996; 16: 645. 12.2). Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) can be best thought of as several different anatomical variants that predispose to the development of premature osteoarthritis. The synovium may be thickened, but this is a non-specific finding also found in other inflammatory pathology such as JIA. The typical age at presentation is between 12-15 years. Interactive cases are presented in the . In cemented THA contrast extension at the bone-cement interface can indicate prosthesis loosening. Herniation pits are thought to develop from repeated stress, although they are not always associated with FAI.19,20. Avascualr necrosis (AVN), also called osteonecrosis or aseptic necrosis, is a condition that occurs when there is loss of blood to the bone. Dislocation can be in posterior, anterior or lateral direction. In many cases however the infection is really low grade and difficult to establish. Etiology can be remembered by the following mnemonic: GIVE INFARCTS Gaucher disease idiopathic (Legg-Calv-Perthes, Khler, Chandler) The x-ray is of a 15-year old with acute lymphatic leukemia who was treated with steroids. In several studies infection was diagnosed if at least one of the following criteria was present: Moreover, groin strains improve with analgesic medication and cold packs. This means that the femoral stem, head, acetabular shell and liner are separate pieces. On MRI osteomyelitis appears as an area of T2 increased signal in the metaphysis with enhancement and surrounding edema in the soft tissues, and occasionally a subperiosteal abscess. So it is normal to see slight thinning in the area of the weight bearing as the plastic moulds itself. This fibrous tissue presents as a lucent zone at the interface. During surgery, the surgeon removes a sample of dead hipbone and inserts stem cells taken from bone marrow in its place. T2 weighted images: The subchondral lesion shows a high signal intensity inner border with a low signal intensity peripheral rim. Fractures during follow up are a result of loosening, particle disease, infection or severe cases of stress shielding. The femoral head is the most common location for avascular necrosis (AVN). Absence of joint effusion excludes septic arthritis. Do not suggest the presence of an effusion on radiographs, as widening of the joint space is a non-specific finding. T1-weighted images: AVN most often presents with a crescentic, ring-like or well defined band of low signal within the superior portion of the subchondral femoral head bone marrow (5a). Contemp Diagn Radiol 1996; 19: 23. JBJS (AM) 1994; 76: 215-233. There is an extra bump or mound of bone located along the lateral femoral headneck junction, which impacts against the labrum and the acetabular cartilage with movement. The most common radiographic manifestation of loosening are: - Lucent zone > 2 mm at interface (indicative) Immunology (preferred background in viral, bacterial, tumor and/or parasite immunology)
In the detection of AVN, MR imaging is more sensitive than computed tomography or nuclear scintigraphy. Not all os acetabuli are pathologic or signify that there is impingement. Transient osteoporosis is usually seen in middle-aged men and in pregnant women, and while we may not understand its etiology clearly, for the patient it is quite real. They develop at the anatomic site where impingement occurs. Plain radiographs of the hip should be ordered, both anteroposterior (AP) and lateral (frog leg) views. Cement extrusion is usually asymptomatic. Periprosthetic fractures Loosening (2) A toddler's fracture (image) may be one of the possible underlying causes. Please contact the doctor's office directly to verify that your particular insurance is accepted. Glatt, A. E., Melamed, E., Cohen, I., Robinson, D., Zimmerli, W., Trampuz, A. Objective: To assess the value of MR in the diagnosis of avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head. Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein (rhBMP) has been used as an adjuvant therapy to core decompression. He presents to the emergency department with left hip pain that he sustained after a fall. The most important complications are mechanical loosening, particle disease and infection. Imaging of total hip replacement ,BN Weissman, Radiology 1997; 202: 611. Most radiographs will not show abnormalities in the early stages of the disease, but after 7-10 days there may be lytic changes and periosteal reactions. The case on the left shows progressive subsidence, which is diagnostic for loosening, with subsequent break of the screws. Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head is a relatively common entity, affecting up to 30,000 patients in the United States annually, usually adults between 30 and 50 years of age. Grade IV = radiographic ankylosis of the hip. Septic arthritis is a surgical emergency. Larger lesions with articular surface involvement are more likely to collapse and thus may warrant core decompression. If AVN is a possible diagnosis but the MRI is equivocal, we suggest the referring physician put the patient on restricted weight bearing and repeat the MRI study in a month. Lack of abnormal contrast extension does not exclude loosening as fibrosis and cells may fill the interfaces preventing contrast passage. Sclerotic and/or cystic changes in the bone with a deformed femoral head may be evident. In 524 children analyzed for hip pain we found three cases of mesenteric adenitis. AVN may initially be occult on radiographs, whereas its early stages may be visible on MRI. - Same microorganism in two cultures of synovial fluid. Lumbar (L3) radiculopathies are associated with pronounced low back pain that is exacerbated by flexion and positive straight leg raising signs. (3a) This graphic representation of the posterior view of the proximal femur demonstrates the blood supply to the femoral head. A complication of hip dysplasia treatment. Acetabular retroversion is associated with pincer-type FAI. In stable non-cemented hip arthroplasties lucent zones at the metal-bone interface do occur, as it usually is a combination of bone ingrowth and fibrous tissue ingrowth, that provides the fixation in most cases. Initially, radiographs may be negative; findings of AVN appear on standard radiographs several weeks later. If also other zones are involved and the lucency widens, it is however a sign of loosening. The preferred position of the femoral component is with the stem centered in the femoral canal. There is joint effusion and only minimal edema in the surrounding musculature. This may represent degenerative joint disease, acute fracture, metastatic disease, AVN, or a labral tear. In infants and children with closed growth plates, the growth plate does not act as a barrier and infection may spread to the epiphysis and joint. (B) and (C) Coronal T1-weighted MR image (B) shows focally decreased signal in the right femoral head, which corresponds to the edema in the femoral head on the coronal STIR image (C). Candidates with strong background and leadership in their research after their Ph.D. and have graduate-level teaching experiences will be preferred. Aim Radiology 1993 Apr; 187(1): 199-204[Medline]. This substance enhances bone formation and decreases bone resorption, and thus assists in maintaining the structural integrity of the femoral head to limit the development of femoral head collapse. Perthes disease, also known as Legg-Calv-Perthes disease, is an idiopathic avascular necrosis of the proximal femoral epiphysis. (2nd ed 2011) Donnelly LF. Frontal pelvic radiograph shows marked atening and sclerosis of both femoral heads representing advanced (Ficat stage III) avascular necrosis. (2a) Right hip AVN was diagnosed one year prior in this patient, and stigmata of core decompression are seen at the right femoral head (arrowheads) on this T1-weighted image. It is the most common cause of hip pain or a limp in children under the age of ten years. Normal loading of the polyethylene cup comes up the femoral shaft, along the femoral neck towards the lumbar spine. Radiographic follow up and comparison with the oldest films available is the most valuable method of detecting these complications. This may mitigate infection. Mechanical loosening presents as diffuse lucency. Then we scan the affected hip in axial T1-weighted or proton density and fluid-sensitive sequences. Saleh, KJ, Kassim, R, Yoon, P, Vorlicky, LN. Avascular necrosis of hip typically presents in young patients. Children with hip pathology may present with hip pain or a limp. Affected children are only mildly ill or have recently sustained a low grade respiratory tract infection. 12.1). This can be an even more difficult diagnosis to recognize than the cam-type morphology. On radiograph or CT, they will show up as a small lucent lesion, which should be less than 2 cm. With disease progression, articular surface collapse and secondary osteoarthritis develop, and the end result in many patients is total hip replacement. The initial postoperative films are obtained to look for possible dislocation or fracture and to see if the prosthesis is good positioned. The staging system can be useful as early AVN tends to be a class A or B lesion, while late stage AVN is class C or D.5, Table 17-2. What is the unexpected finding and what is the diagnosis? T2-weighted fat-suppressed sequences are useful in assessing for edema. At the time the case was submitted for publication Zeeshan Ghias Khan had no recorded disclosures. When the acetabulum is prepared for placement of the cup a perforation may occur. Of all imaging tests, MRI is the most sensitive means to diagnose AVN. Osteomyelitis is a relatively common severe condition in children, occurring most frequently in children under the age of five years. All imaging studies should begin with radiographs that help differentiate many benign conditions at the outset from what might appear to be very confusing on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies. Diagnostic imaging: pediatrics. The hip joint is a ball and socket type of joint that is also the deepest joint in the body. Femoral head edema of the right hip (transient osteoporosis). (A) Radiograph shows a prominent bone bump (arrow) just distal to the lateral femoral physeal scar. Figure 17-6. At high magnetic field strength, MRI is more sensitive than CT scanning or nuclear scintigraphy, and is much more sensitive than plain film radiography for detecting AVN. Once AVN develops, repair begins at the interface between viable and necrotic bone, with lymphocyte infiltration occurring early in the disease process. It can occur bilaterally, but it is usually asymmetric. It is important to realize that early in the course of Perthes disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, osteomyelitis and septic arthritis, the initial radiographs may be normal. As discussed above, dislocation or subluxation of the components may occur because of patient factors including poor muscle tone or trauma or because of surgical factors such as a posterior (rather than lateral) surgical approach. The older term used to describe this condition was transient osteoporosis of the hip, a newer term that is used in bone marrow edema syndrome. but whenever you see an eccentric position of the femoral head within the cup, look for focal lucencies. MRI will also demonstrate the joint effusion and synovial thickening, but can also show damage to the bone and cartilage. It also helps in comparing common anatomical variants or clarifying imaging artifacts. Patients present with acute hip pain, which can be crippling. Most modern non-cemented THA have a femoral stem with only proximal coating, as this results in a better longterm outcome In an effort to avoid these changes, most modern cementless prosthesis only have fixation proximally, so you usually will not find proximal stress shielding. by Bomer J, Klerx-Melis F, Holscher HC. Early AVN on MRI may manifest itself as marrow edema. There is an entity called regional migratory osteoporosis in which after the symptoms resolve in one joint, they reappear later in another joint, often in a nearby joint. Groin pain may occur with groin strains, lumbar radiculopathies (third lumbar [L3] nerve), or occult hernias. Moreover, the symptoms related to hip pathology can have myriad of manifestations ranging from focal pain to just a vague groin pain. Eccentric position of femoral head within acetabular cup as a result of polyethylene wear. The main differential diagnosis to consider is a focal infection or Brodie abscess. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common pathogen. Sometimes arthrography is used to find out, if the patients symptoms subside by putting in a long lasting local anaesthetic. Assistant, Associate and Full Professorship Positions at Beykoz Institute of Biology and Biotechnology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey. Eur Radiol 2014 24(3):703-8. (D) Anterior and posterior whole body views from a technetium 99m-MDP bone scan. The diagnosis of FAI is most effective when it is made in younger and often athletic patients; the goal is to make an early diagnosis so that they may potentially be spared the pain and debilitation of early osteoarthritis. On MRI, most osteoid osteomas have low T1 signal and a variable amount of T2 intensity. Coronal STIR image shows both T2 dark and T2 bright serpentine lines in the femoral heads. In infants or young children in whom the location may be uncertain, bone scintigraphy can be useful. Sometimes the referring physician will request an ultrasound to confirm the presence of a joint effusion. The exact pathophysiology of AVN remains somewhat controversial, but most agree that the cell death found in AVN is related to some type of interruption in the normal blood supply. Progression to fragmentation and development of a short, broad collum. There are many complications in THA. There are many bone tumors and tumor-like lesions that may cause pain in the hip or upper leg. This is usually the result of severe degenerative changes or dysplasia. Bone marrow edema syndrome (transient osteoporosis) is characterized by rapid demineralization of the proximal femur. Cam-type FAI can be thought of as a problem with the femoral head, while the pincer-type FAI is more of a problem with the acetabulum. ADVERTISEMENT: Supporters see fewer/no ads. Bone Marrow Edema Syndrome (Transient Osteoporosis), Stress and Insufficiency Fractures of the Sacrum. It is a rare hereditary skeletal dysplasia. This article is based on a presentation given by David Rubin and adapted for the Radiology Assistant by Robin Smithuis. The distal part of the femoral prosthesis is not 'loaded', so there will be no distal stress loading. However, transient osteoporosis is confined to the femur so the acetabulum will have normal signal, which can be a clue that can help to separate it from infection. MRI shows marked marrow edema in the femoral head and neck. The appearance of the effusion on ultrasound is not helpful for the differential diagnosis. Gonadal shielding is dissuaded for the following reasons: Note: as this is a relatively new insight, some of the images in this article do still include lead shielding. There is an MR staging system, Mitchell Staging, for AVN that takes into account the signal characteristics of the affected area. The condition itself is asymptomatic and the joints will develop normally. The alpha angle here is abnormal (angle greater than 55). The center of rotation of the femoral head should be at the level of the tip of the greater trochanter. Stress loading distally may result in cortical thickening and bridging sclerosis at the tip of the prosthesis ( called pedestal). What is avascular necrosis of the femoral head? MRI allows sequential evaluation of asymptomatic lesions that are undetectable on plain radiographs. Check for errors and try again. Particle Disease (2) Click on the image to enlarge. Arthrography and loosening It typically occurs around the femoral neck and adjacent to the greater trochanter and occurs in 15-50% of patients. FAI morphology can be seen in older patients who have already developed osteoarthritis, but at this point the treatment options available to younger patients usually do not apply. The inflammation of a joint in septic arthritis is bacterial and, as in osteomyelitis, is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Although by the time the double line sign is visible, this is very late in the disease process. However, no region of the femoral head is protected from AVN. Sagittal sequences are added to assess the musculature and look for what, if any, part of the weight-bearing surface is affected. Privacy disclaimer. As migration can be very subtle, it requires carefull comparison with the initial postoperative films. About Shifali Dumeer, MD. (see Table 1) describes four classes of AVN based on the signal characteristics within the center of the lesion on T1 and T2-weighted images. In all other cases x-ray imaging should be performed. Radiologists are sometimes asked to quantify the degree of a morphologically abnormal appearing proximal femur. If they stay stable for 2 years than fixation by a strong fibrous tissue has taken place. In most cases osseous pathology can be excluded with a frog-leg lateral (or Lauenstein) view only. Osteoid osteomas are relatively common lesions, and can occur within the cortex and medullary portion of the proximal femur (rarely intra-articular). It is calculated by drawing a line from the center of the femoral head to the beginning point of the bump at the headneck junction, and a line bisecting the long axis of the femoral head and neck. Huang et al noted that presence of bone marrow edema on MRI correlated with a much greater likelihood of a symptomatic lesion. 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Several samples should be taken to minimize confusion caused by skin contaminants. Contrary to the adult population, cartilage loss and erosions are not a frequent finding in JIA. At the bone-cement interface a thin fibrous layer may form as responce to local necrosis of osseous tissue due to the heat of the cement-polymerization. Class D lesions have signal characteristics close to fibrous tissue being dark on both T1- and T2-weighted sequences. Imaging is not strictly necessary, but an ultrasound is often requested to confirm the presence of a joint effusion. when the anatomy is abnormal as in hip dysplasia. (A) Sagittal reformatted CT shows a small oval lucent lesion (arrow) with a central calcification in the nidus in the left anterior superior iliac spine. The lateral epiphyseal arteries at the lateral aspect of the femoral neck (blue) are most vulnerable to mechanical stress. Figure 17-4. - Inflammation on pathological examination of periprosthetic tissue. The diagram shows a practical approach to hip pain and a new limp. Small lesions confined to the medial anterosuperior portion of the femoral head tend not to collapse, and thus may be amenable to conservative therapy. - Purulence of synovial fluid at the implant site Image shows focally increased uptake in the right proximal femur, which corresponds to the edema as seen on MRI. Migration of the cup in cranial direction has resulted in a fracture in the acetabular wall (blue arrow). The clinical profile, laboratory findings and the presence of a joint effusion are suggestive of septic arthritis. Arthrography and painfull hips The acetabular part is usually a polyethylene liner with or without metal backing. The initial films serve as a baseline study and are used as reference films for comparison with all future studies, since sequential radiography is the most valuable method for detecting complications. Dislocation found a 74% rate of femoral head collapse if the region of AVN on MRI involved more than two-thirds of the weightbearing surface area. The classification of heterotopic ossification includes four grades based on an AP radiograph of the pelvis and hip. In acetabular retroversion, the opening of the acetabulum is directed more posteriorly. AVN is a crippling process that can lead to collapse of the femoral head and the onset of disabling osteoarthritis. Beykoz Institute of Biology and Biotechnology (BILSAB) at Bezmialem Vakif University, is seeking to fill tenure-track faculty positions. This is seen medially as calcar resorption, as the calcar has lost it's function (figure). AVN that does not contact the subchondral margins tends to have a good prognosis regardless of lesion size. 91 followers 84 connections - Excessive lateral positioning of the acetabular cup In the end, associated conditions like sacral fractures and some basic concepts of pubalgia or sports hernias are discussed briefly. Also note the T2 bright fluid in the right femoroacetabular joint from a joint effusion. Stage 3: The crescent sign is identified as a sclerotic rim along the femoral head. If we look at the same radiographs and we use the tear drop figure as a landmark, the migration becomes more evident. Avascular necrosis (AVN), which is also known as osteonecrosis or aseptic necrosis, usually presents with complaints of severe hip or groin pain. This overview focusses on the normal findings and complications of cemented versus non-cemented hip arthroplasties. Moreover, it is associated with pain-limited range of motion and gait. Since this joint transfers weight from the upper body to the lower limbs, it is subject to a range of problems resulting from faulty weight-bearing positions in normal individuals to problems caused by wear and tear in those who are athletically active. AVN may be classified into four different stages: Stage 1: Standard radiographs are normal, but early AVN is detectable on MRI. Early detection of hip AVN is critical, as all treatments geared towards preservation of the femoral head are more successful early in the course of the disease. It does not show progressive collapse or deformity over time and is symmetric. Compare with the normal T1 and T2 signals in the femoral diaphysis. One should also remember that any unexplained hip pain without any apparent radiographic findings is an indication for MRI if the pain does not resolve within a week. 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