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Avascular Necrosis of the Hip Symptoms
Symptoms of avascular necrosis of the hip include:
- Worsening hip pain (unilateral)
- Hip pain worsens with movement
- Hip pain worsens with prolonged standing
- Rarely may cause pain in both hips
- Hip tenderness
- Hip stiffness
- Difficulty walking
- Knee pain (unilateral)
- Decreasing range of motion of the hip joint
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Last Updated: May 6, 2010 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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PubMed Avascular Necrosis of the Hip References
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- Watson RM, Roach NA, Dalinka MK. Avascular necrosis and bone marrow edema syndrome. Radiol Clin North Am. 2004 Jan;42(1):207-19. [15049532]