Imaging of osteonecrosis of the femoral head

Imaging of osteonecrosis of the femoral head

Authors

  • Emanuele Azzali Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Gialuca Milanese Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Ilenia Martella Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Margherita Ruggirello Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Valeria Seletti Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Chiara Ganazzoli Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Nicola Emanuele Bono Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Francesco Negri Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Francesco Pogliacomi Department of Surgical Sciences, Orthopaedics and Traumatology Clinic, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Massimo De Filippo Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy

Keywords:

osteonecrosis, femoral head, imaging

Abstract

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head is a common disease affecting both children and adults causing acute hip pain and functional impairment. Among the various techniques allowing a correct diagnosis, MRI represents the gold standard for an early detection, the latter being useful for a positive outcome. The purpose of this review is to describe the imaging findings of the osteonecrosis of the femoral head. 

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Published

28-07-2016

How to Cite

1.
Azzali E, Milanese G, Martella I, et al. Imaging of osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Acta Biomed. 2016;87(3 - S):6-12. Accessed December 4, 2024. https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/5634