Hip Steroid Injections Associated with Bone Changes (2 of 2) (IMAGE)

Radiological Society of North America

Hip Steroid Injections Associated with Bone Changes (2 of 2)

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X-rays three months after the steroid/anesthetic injection demonstrate complete loss of joint space (arrows), sclerosis of the femoral head (*), and flattening of femoral head articular surface consistent with collapse (arrowheads).

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Radiological Society of North America

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