Diferencia entre revisiones de «Avascular necrosis of hip»

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==Disposition==
==Disposition==
*Initial supportive care until later stages of disease
*Orthopedic consultation for repeat imaging and risk stratification for surgical treatment
*Orthopedic consultation for repeat imaging and risk stratification for surgical treatment



Revisión del 02:41 5 ene 2016

Background

Imaging

  • Plain XR is poorly sensitive in early stages, as low as 41%
  • Radiographic changes may be delayed by years
  • MRI ~90% sensitivity and specificity

Disposition

  • Initial supportive care until later stages of disease
  • Orthopedic consultation for repeat imaging and risk stratification for surgical treatment

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