Scan of Right Hip (IMAGE)

University of Warwick

Scan of Right Hip

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This is a computerized tomography (CT) scan of right hip. The arrow shows the area of ball that is more egg shaped. As the hip moves this rubs unevenly on the socket damaging the cartilage, causing pain.

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University of Warwick

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